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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.  Some of the processes are required by law, while others are a matter for the Council to choose.

Council Constitution - September 2011 (1,694KB)

Alternatively, you can access each part of the Constitution individually.

Part 1 - Summary and Explanation (48KB)

Part 2 - Articles of the Constitution (155KB)

Part 3 - Responsibility for Functions and Terms of Reference (253KB)

Part 4 - Standing Orders, Procedures and Regulations (808KB)

Part 5 - Codes and Protocols (220KB)

Part 6 - Members' Allowances Scheme (31KB)

Part 7 - Management Structure (56KB)