Members of the Cabinet, Review Panels and Committees PDF 90 KB
Summary and Explanation PDF 202 KB
Purpose of the Constitution PDF 6 KB
Description of the Council's Political Structures PDF 343 KB
SECTION 1 - THE EXECUTIVE
Chapter 1
Deleted Chapter PDF 79 KB
Chapter 2
Role of the Leader of the Council PDF 118 KB
Chapter 3
Procedure for Removing and Replacing the Leader of the Council PDF 114 KB
Chapter 4
Deleted Chapter PDF 80 KB
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Procedure for Making Urgent Decisions Outside Policy PDF 201 KB
Chapter 8
Call in Procedures for Executive Decisions PDF 21 KB
SECTION 2 - OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY PANELS
Chapter 9
Terms of Reference of Overview and Scrutiny Panels PDF 74 KB
Chapter 10
Overview and Scrutiny Panels - Operational Rights and Rights of Access to Information PDF 236 KB
Chapter 11
Role of Overview and Scrutiny Panel Chairmen PDF 118 KB
SECTION 3 - THE COUNCIL AND COMMITTEES
Chapter 12
Delegations from Council to Committees and Panels PDF 13 KB
Chapter 13
Terms of Reference of Committees PDF 208 KB
Chapter 14
Roles of Committee Chairmen PDF 123 KB
Chapter 15
Role of the Chairman of the Council PDF 6 KB
Chapter 16
Role of the Vice-Chairman of the Council PDF 6 KB
Chapter 17
Role of all Members as Elected Representatives PDF 116 KB
Chapter 18
Role of Opposition Group Leaders PDF 116 KB
SECTION 4 - SETTING STRATEGIC PLANS AND BUDGET, BEST VALUE, AND RESOLVING DISPUTES BETWEEN COUNCIL AND CABINET
Chapter 19
Procedure for Setting Strategic Plans, Policy and Budget PDF 127 KB
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Procedure for Resolving Disputes Between Council and Cabinet PDF 15 KB
SECTION 5 - STANDING ORDERS, CODES AND WORKING DOCUMENTS
Chapter 22
Working Together - Statement of Partnership with Local Councils PDF 156 KB
Chapter 23
Standing Orders for Meetings PDF 270 KB
Chapter 24
Procedure for Public Participation at Meetings PDF 213 KB
Chapter 25
Financial Regulations PDF 449 KB
Chapter 26
Standing Orders as to Contracts PDF 991 KB
Chapter 27
Standing Orders for General Procedures PDF 247 KB
Chapter 28
Appointment and Dismissal of Employees PDF 107 KB
Chapter 29
Members' Allowances Scheme PDF 150 KB
Chapter 30
Deleted Chapter PDF 32 KB
Chapter 31
Tenant Consultation Arrangements PDF 334 KB
Chapter 32
Code of Conduct PDF 111 KB
Chapter 33
Local Code of Conduct for Councillors and Officers Dealing with Planning Matters PDF 238 KB
Chapter 34
Codes of Conduct for Employees PDF 191 KB
Chapter 35
Policy Statement - Access to Information PDF 102 KB
Chapter 36
Indemnity of Members and Officers PDF 116 KB
Chapter 37A
Information and Communications Technology Security - Members PDF 493 KB
Chapter 37B
Information and Communications Technology Security - Employees PDF 804 KB
Chapter 38
Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy PDF 253 KB
Chapter 39
Whistle Blowing at Work Policy PDF 219 KB
Chapter 40
Role and Responsibilities of the Monitoring Officer PDF 128 KB
Chapter 41
Roles and Responsibilities of the Chief Finance Officer PDF 123 KB
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