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Council Constitution

The Council's Constitution sets out how the Council operates, how decisions are made and the procedures which are followed to ensure that these are efficient, transparent and accountable to local people. For more information about the Constitution please contact Standards.

Part 1 - Summary and Explanation

Part 2 - Articles of the Constitution

Part 3 - Responsibility for Functions

Part 4 - Rules of Procedure

Part 5 - Codes and Protocols

Part 6 - Members' Allowances Scheme

Part 7 - Management Structure

Last updated April and May 2011, following the annual review of the Constitution, and August 2011, to make minor amendments to the Delegations to Officers.

Local Code of Corporate Governance

At its meeting on 6th December 2004, the Borough Council adopted a Local Code of Corporate Governance. The Code sets out the Council's commitment to corporate governance and the arrangements which are being made to ensure its application and implementation.

Compliance with the Code is monitored by the Audit Committee.

Last updated: Mon 28th November, 2011 @ 09:15

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