October 2007 Revision

Contents Page pdf 21kb

Part 1 - Summary and Explanation pdf 26kb

Part 2 - Articles of the Constitution pdf 122kb

Part 3 - Responsibility for Functions pdf 228kb

Part 4 – Rules of Procedure

        Council Procedure Rules pdf 60kb

        Access to Information Procedures pdf 27k

        Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules pdf 16kb

        Executive Committee Procedure Rules pdf 15kb

        Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rules pdf 43kb

        Financial Regulations pdf 100kb

        Contract Standing Orders pdf 64kb

        Officer Employment Procedure Rules pdf 26kb

Part 5 – Codes and Protocols

        Members' Code of Conduct pdf 42kb

        Officers' Code of Conduct pdf 29kb

        Planning Procedures - Code of Practice pdf 72kb

        Protocol for Member/Officer Relations pdf 72kb

        Anti Fraud and Corruption Strategy Statement pdf 83kb

        Protocol on Relationship between Monitoring Officer and Council pdf 15kb

        Handling Petitions to Council pdf 12kb

Part 6 - Members' Allowance Scheme pdf 64kb

Part 7 - Management Structure pdf 19kb

Part 8 - Tables and Guides

        Table A - Warding Arrangements pdf 39kb

        Guide to Public Participation at Meetings of the Council pdf 22kb

        Guide to Speaking at Planning Committees 482kb

        ComplaintsProcedure 84kb