The Constitution of the Council (revised June 2010)

Contents pdf (22kb)

Part 1 - Summary and Explanation pdf (38kb)

Part 2 - Articles of the Constitution pdf (155kb)

Part 3 - Responsibility for Functions - pages 37 to 42.pdf )
Part 3 - Responsibility for Functions - pages 43 to 49.pdf ) as amended December 2011
Part 3 - Responsibility for Functions - pages 77 to 84.pdf )

Part 4 - Rules of Procedure
             Council Procedure Rules pdf (70kb)
             Access to Information Procedure Rules pdf (39kb)
             Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules pdf (26kb)
             Executive Committee Procedure Rules pdf (21kb)
             Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rules pdf (53kb)
             Financial Regulations.pdf
             Contract Standing Orders pdf (74kb)
             Officer Employment Procedure Rules pdf (32kb)

Part 5 - Codes and Protocols
             Members' Code of Conduct pdf (43kb)
             Code of Conduct for Employees pdf (32kb)
             Planning Procedures - Code of Practice pdf (97kb)
             Protocol for Member/Officer Relations pdf (38kb)
             Anti Fraud and Corruption Strategy Statement pdf (87kb)
             Protocol on Relationship Between Monitoring Officer and Council pdf (19kb)
             Petition Scheme pdf (48kb)

Part 6 - Members' Allowance Scheme pdf (83kb) Note: the Scheme has not been amended since 2009, as members have voted not to increase their allowances.

Part 7 - Management Structure pdf (40kb)

Part 8 - Tables and Guides pdf (644kb)
            Warding Arrangements
            Public Participation at Meetings of the Council
            Speaking at Planning Committees  
            Complaints Procedure