Contents (pdf, 167kb) | November 2018 |
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Part One - Legal Background and Organisation and Governance Structure (pdf,212kb) | February 2016 |
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Part Two - Articles of the Constitution (pdf, 470kb) | November 2017 |
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Part Three - Responsibility For Functions (3.1 - 3.12A) (PDF, 268KB) | August 2023 |
Part Three - Responsibility For Functions (3.13) * (pdf, 714kb) | February 2016 |
Part Three - Responsibility For Functions (3.14) (pdf, 255kb) | February 2016 |
Responsibility For Functions - Tables* (pdf, 516kb) | February 2016 |
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Part Four - Rules of Procedure (pdf, 76kb) | February 2016 |
Part 4A – Council Procedure Rules (Standing Orders) (pdf, 439kb) | October 2018 |
Part 4B – Access to Information Procedure Rules* (pdf, 209kb) | February 2016 |
Part 4C – Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules (pdf, 95kb) | February 2016 |
Part 4D – Cabinet Procedure Rules (pdf, 134kb) | February 2016 |
Part 4E – Scrutiny Committee Procedure Rules (pdf, 382b) | June 2017 |
Part 4F – Financial Regulations including; (pdf, 352kb) | November 2018 |
Commissioning and Procurement Procedure Rules | January 2020 |
Part 4G – Officer Employment Procedure Rules (pdf, 190kb) | February 2016 |
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Part Five - Codes and Protocols (Ethical Governance Framework) (pdf, 132kb) | February 2016 |
Principles | |
5.1A - Nolan's Seven Principles of Public Life (pdf, 131kb) | February 2016 |
Codes and Legislation | |
5.2A - Code of Conduct - Members (pdf, 188kb) | February 2016 |
5.2B - Code of Conduct - Non Voting Co-optees (pdf, 259kb) | September 2017 |
5.2C - Code of Conduct - Employees* (pdf, 158kb) | February 2016 |
5.2D - Legislation Relating to Declaration of Interests (pdf, 172kb) | February 2016 |
Policies | |
5.3A - Policy for Confidential Reporting of Concerns (Whistleblowing) (pdf, 248kb) | February 2016 |
5.3B - Policy Statement on Fraud and corruption (pdf, 172kb) | February 2016 |
5.3C - Anti-Money Laundering Policy (pdf, 286kb) | February 2016 |
Protocols | |
5.4A - Member/Officer Relations (pdf, 269kb) | February 2016 |
5.4B - Use of Council Equipment* (pdf, 202kb) | February 2016 |
5.4C – Planning Committee Matters and Guidance Note - Members' Discussions with Developers (pdf, 349kb) | February 2016 |
5.4D - Regulatory and Appeals Committee (pdf, 224kb) | February 2016 |
5.4E - Licensing Committee (pdf, 379kb) | February 2016 |
5.4F - Lord Mayor's and Sheriff's Gifts and Hospitality (pdf, 147kb) | February 2016 |
5.4G - Dealing with Complaints against Councillors (pdf, 291kb) | February 2018 |
5.4H - Property Issues (pdf, 112kb) | February 2016 |
5.4I - Monitoring Officer | January 2020 |
5.4J - Communication Protocol* (pdf, 192kb) | February 2016 |
5.4K - Offers of New Employment (pdf, 130kb) | February 2016 |
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Part Six - Members' Allowances Scheme | December 2019 |
Part 6A - Members' Allowances Handbook* (pdf, 335kb) | February 2016 |
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Part Seven - Miscellaneous Guidance (pdf, 122kb) | February 2016 |
7A – Guidance on Political Balance Requirements (pdf, 183kb) | February 2016 |
7B – Guidance – Right to Time Off Work for Council Duties (pdf, 157kb) | February 2016 |
7C – Guidance for Members and Officers appointed to Outside Bodies and Organisations (pdf, 368kb) | February 2016 |
7D – Guidance – Decision-Making (pdf, 266kb) | February 2016 |
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Part Eight - Members and Appointments (pdf, 125kb) | June 2019 |
Part 8 - Schedule A (pdf, 319kb) | October 2024 |
Part 8 - Schedule B (pdf, 207kb) | October 2024 |
Part 8 - Schedule C (pdf, 227kb) | October 2024 |