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Members of the Cabinet, Review Panels and Committees pdf icon PDF 120 KB

Summary and Explanation pdf icon PDF 21 KB

Purpose of the Constitution pdf icon PDF 13 KB

Description of the Council's Political Structures pdf icon PDF 100 KB

SECTION 1 - THE EXECUTIVE

Chapter 1

Deleted Chapter pdf icon PDF 79 KB

Chapter 2

Role of the Leader of the Council pdf icon PDF 118 KB

Chapter 3

Procedure for Removing and Replacing the Leader of the Council pdf icon PDF 114 KB

Chapter 4

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Chapter 5

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Chapter 6

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Chapter 7

Procedure for Making Urgent Decisions Outside Policy pdf icon PDF 21 KB

Chapter 8

Call in Procedures for Executive Decisions pdf icon PDF 20 KB

SECTION 2 - OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY PANELS

Chapter 9

Terms of Reference of Overview and Scrutiny Panels pdf icon PDF 120 KB

Chapter 10

Overview and Scrutiny Panels - Operational Rights and Rights of Access to Information pdf icon PDF 29 KB

Chapter 11

Role of Overview and Scrutiny Panel Chairmen pdf icon PDF 18 KB

SECTION 3 - THE COUNCIL AND COMMITTEES

Chapter 12

Delegations from Council to Committees and Panels pdf icon PDF 109 KB

Chapter 13

Terms of Reference of Committees pdf icon PDF 147 KB

Chapter 14

Roles of Committee Chairmen pdf icon PDF 21 KB

Chapter 15

Role of the Chairman of the Council pdf icon PDF 14 KB

Chapter 16

Role of the Vice-Chairman of the Council pdf icon PDF 14 KB

Chapter 17

Role of all Members as Elected Representatives pdf icon PDF 18 KB

Chapter 18

Role of Opposition Group Leaders pdf icon 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 icon PDF 22 KB

Chapter 20

Deleted Chapter pdf icon PDF 79 KB

Chapter 21

Procedure for Resolving Disputes Between Council and Executive pdf icon PDF 16 KB

SECTION 5 - STANDING ORDERS, CODES AND WORKING DOCUMENTS

Chapter 22

Working Together - Statement of Partnership with Local Councils pdf icon PDF 53 KB

Chapter 23

Standing Orders for Meetings pdf icon PDF 287 KB

Chapter 24

Procedure for Public Participation at Meetings pdf icon PDF 123 KB

Chapter 25

Financial Regulations pdf icon PDF 676 KB

Chapter 26

Contract Standing Orders relating to Procurement pdf icon PDF 1 MB

Chapter 27

Standing Orders for General Procedures pdf icon PDF 46 KB

Chapter 28

Appointment and Dismissal of Employees pdf icon PDF 19 KB

Chapter 29

Members' Allowances Scheme pdf icon PDF 157 KB

Chapter 30

Deleted Chapter pdf icon PDF 32 KB

Chapter 31

Structure of Involvement pdf icon PDF 334 KB

Chapter 32

Code of Conduct pdf icon PDF 12 KB

Chapter 33

Local Code of Conduct for Councillors and Officers Dealing with Planning Matters pdf icon PDF 39 KB

Chapter 34

Codes of Conduct for Employees pdf icon PDF 17 KB

Chapter 35

Policy Statement - Access to Information pdf icon PDF 9 KB

Chapter 36

Indemnity of Members and Officers pdf icon PDF 16 KB

Chapter 37A

Information and Communications Technology Security - Members pdf icon PDF 120 KB

Chapter 37B

Information and Communications Technology Security - Employees pdf icon PDF 292 KB

Chapter 38

Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy pdf icon PDF 295 KB

Chapter 39

Whistle Blowing Policy pdf icon PDF 218 KB

Chapter 40

Anti-Money Laundering Policy pdf icon PDF 259 KB

Chapter 41

Roles and Responsibilities of the Monitoring Officer pdf icon PDF 112 KB

Chapter 42

Roles and Responsibilities of the Chief Finance Officer pdf icon PDF 113 KB