Constitution
The Constitution sets out the basic rules governing our business.
More detailed procedures and codes of practice are provided in separate rules and protocols at the end of the document.
Part 1 - Summary and Explanation
Reviewed August 2018
Part 2 - Articles of the Constitution
Updated June 2018
Part 3 - Responsibility for Functions
Updated December 2018
Part 4 - Rules for procedure
- Part 4A - Standing Orders (June 2019) - pdf (454.2 KB) - opens document in new window
- Part 4B - Access to Information Procedure (October 2016) - pdf (190.5 KB) - opens document in new window
- Part 4C Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules (June 2018) - pdf (115.0 KB) - opens document in new window
- Part 4D Executive Procedure Rules (August 2018) - pdf (153.1 KB) - opens document in new window
- Part 4E - Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rules (August 2018) - pdf (125.1 KB) - opens document in new window
- Part 4F - Financial Regulations (July 2020) - pdf (689.8 KB) - opens document in new window
- Part 4G - Contract Standing Orders (July 2020) - pdf (590.8 KB) - opens document in new window
- Part 4H - Officer Employment Procedure Rules (August 2018) - pdf (171.4 KB) - opens document in new window
Part 5 - Codes and Protocols
Reviewed August 2018
Part 6 - Members Allowances Scheme
Part 7
Updated July 2020
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