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PART 1: SUMMARY AND EXPLANATION

Summary and Explanation pdf icon PDF 421 KB

PART 2: ARTICLES OF THE CONSTITUTION

Article 1 - The Constitution pdf icon PDF 110 KB

Article 2 - Members of the Council pdf icon PDF 238 KB

Article 3 - Members of the Public and Council pdf icon PDF 190 KB

Article 4 - The Full Council pdf icon PDF 208 KB

Article 5 - The Mayor pdf icon PDF 373 KB

Article 6 - Overview & Scrutiny pdf icon PDF 204 KB

Article 7 - The Cabinet pdf icon PDF 212 KB

Article 8 - Regulatory and Other Committees pdf icon PDF 213 KB

Article 9 - The Standards Committee pdf icon PDF 216 KB

Article 10 - Area Committees pdf icon PDF 99 KB

Article 11 - Joint Arrangements pdf icon PDF 110 KB

Article 12 - Employees pdf icon PDF 204 KB

Article 13 - Decision Making pdf icon PDF 250 KB

Article 14 - Finance, Contract and Legal Matters pdf icon PDF 228 KB

Article 15 - Review and Revision of the Constitution pdf icon PDF 110 KB

Article 16 - Construction, Publication and Suspension of the Constitution pdf icon PDF 211 KB

Article 17 - Interpretation pdf icon PDF 275 KB

PART 3: RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNCTIONS

3A Introduction pdf icon PDF 52 KB

3B Council Functions pdf icon PDF 196 KB

3C Committee Functions pdf icon PDF 290 KB

3D Officer Non-Executive Functions pdf icon PDF 283 KB

3E Executive Functions pdf icon PDF 305 KB

3F Statutory and Proper Officer Appointments pdf icon PDF 64 KB

PART 4: RULES OF PROCEDURE

4A Council Procedure Rules pdf icon PDF 367 KB

4B Cabinet Procedure Rules pdf icon PDF 292 KB

4C Committee Procedure Rules pdf icon PDF 371 KB

4D Overview & Scrutiny Rules pdf icon PDF 523 KB

4E Access to Information Rules pdf icon PDF 332 KB

4F Employment Rules pdf icon PDF 218 KB

4G Budget and Policy Framework Rules pdf icon PDF 36 KB

4H Financial Rules pdf icon PDF 790 KB

4I Contract Rules pdf icon PDF 389 KB

PART 5: CODES AND PROTOCOLS

5A Code of Members' Conduct pdf icon PDF 211 KB

5B Code of Conduct for Employees pdf icon PDF 461 KB

5C Protocol for Member / Officer Relations pdf icon PDF 70 KB

5D Planning Protocol pdf icon PDF 525 KB

5E Licensing Code of Conduct pdf icon PDF 415 KB

5F Gifts and Hospitality pdf icon PDF 88 KB

5G Guidance for Councillors appointed to represent the Council on Outside Bodies pdf icon PDF 433 KB

PART 6: MEMBERS' ALLOWANCE SCHEME

Members' Allowance Scheme pdf icon PDF 301 KB

APPENDICES

D Protocol for Sub-delegation pdf icon PDF 56 KB

E Functions and Responsibilities Regulations

(to follow)

F Statutory and Proper Officer Appointments pdf icon PDF 169 KB

G Motion Flow Chart pdf icon PDF 114 KB

H Petition Scheme pdf icon PDF 222 KB

Additional documents:

I Gateway Protocol pdf icon PDF 124 KB

J The Rules relating to the Order of Precedence of Members pdf icon PDF 55 KB

K Guidance for the Recording of Council, Cabinet and Committee Meetings pdf icon PDF 576 KB

L Local Government Act 1972 Exempt Information pdf icon PDF 44 KB

M A Guide to Recording and Publication of Officer Decisions pdf icon PDF 216 KB

N A diagram of the Decision making process pdf icon PDF 134 KB