Members of the Cabinet, Review Panels and Committees PDF 120 KB
Summary and Explanation PDF 21 KB
Purpose of the Constitution PDF 13 KB
Description of the Council's Political Structures PDF 100 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 21 KB
Chapter 8
Call in Procedures for Executive Decisions PDF 20 KB
SECTION 2 - OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY PANELS
Chapter 9
Terms of Reference of Overview and Scrutiny Panels PDF 120 KB
Chapter 10
Overview and Scrutiny Panels - Operational Rights and Rights of Access to Information PDF 29 KB
Chapter 11
Role of Overview and Scrutiny Panel Chairmen PDF 18 KB
SECTION 3 - THE COUNCIL AND COMMITTEES
Chapter 12
Delegations from Council to Committees and Panels PDF 109 KB
Chapter 13
Terms of Reference of Committees PDF 147 KB
Chapter 14
Roles of Committee Chairmen PDF 21 KB
Chapter 15
Role of the Chairman of the Council PDF 14 KB
Chapter 16
Role of the Vice-Chairman of the Council PDF 14 KB
Chapter 17
Role of all Members as Elected Representatives PDF 18 KB
Chapter 18
Role of Opposition Group Leaders PDF 22 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 22 KB
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Procedure for Resolving Disputes Between Council and Executive PDF 16 KB
SECTION 5 - STANDING ORDERS, CODES AND WORKING DOCUMENTS
Chapter 22
Working Together - Statement of Partnership with Local Councils PDF 53 KB
Chapter 23
Standing Orders for Meetings PDF 287 KB
Chapter 24
Procedure for Public Participation at Meetings PDF 123 KB
Chapter 25
Financial Regulations PDF 676 KB
Chapter 26
Contract Standing Orders relating to Procurement PDF 1 MB
Chapter 27
Standing Orders for General Procedures PDF 46 KB
Chapter 28
Appointment and Dismissal of Employees PDF 19 KB
Chapter 29
Members' Allowances Scheme PDF 157 KB
Chapter 30
Deleted Chapter PDF 32 KB
Chapter 31
Structure of Involvement PDF 334 KB
Chapter 32
Code of Conduct PDF 12 KB
Chapter 33
Local Code of Conduct for Councillors and Officers Dealing with Planning Matters PDF 39 KB
Chapter 34
Codes of Conduct for Employees PDF 17 KB
Chapter 35
Policy Statement - Access to Information PDF 9 KB
Chapter 36
Indemnity of Members and Officers PDF 16 KB
Chapter 37A
Information and Communications Technology Security - Members PDF 120 KB
Chapter 37B
Information and Communications Technology Security - Employees PDF 292 KB
Chapter 38
Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy PDF 295 KB
Chapter 39
Whistle Blowing Policy PDF 218 KB
Chapter 40
Anti-Money Laundering Policy PDF 259 KB
Chapter 41
Roles and Responsibilities of the Monitoring Officer PDF 112 KB
Chapter 42
Roles and Responsibilities of the Chief Finance Officer PDF 113 KB
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