The Constitution

The Constitution is divided into a number of sections which set out the basic rules governing our business.  These include detailed procedures and codes of practice.

Ethical framework (PDF, 88 KB) (opens new window)
Code of corporate governance (PDF, 202 KB) (opens new window)

Part 1

Part 1 - Summary and explanation (PDF, 129 KB) (opens new window)

Part 2

Part 2 - Articles (PDF, 278 KB) (opens new window)

Part 3

Part 3 - Responsibility for functions (PDF, 27 KB) (opens new window)
Part 3 - Table 1 - Matters which are the responsibility of Full Council (PDF, 43 KB) (opens new window)
Part 3 - Table 2 - Matters which are not the responsibility of the Executive (PDF, 341 KB) (opens new window)
Part 3 - Table 3 - Matters which are 'local choice' functions under section 13 of the Local Government Act, 2000 (PDF, 122 KB) (opens new window)
Part 3 - Table 4 - Functions which are the responsibility of the Executive (PDF, 89 KB) (opens new window)
Part 3 - Table 5 - Joint arrangements (PDF, 25 KB) (opens new window)
Part 3 - Table 6 - Designation of Proper Officers and Authorised Officers (PDF, 158 KB) (opens new window)
Part 3 - Table 7 - Delegation to officers (PDF, 276 KB) (opens new window)

Part 4

Part 4 - Council Meeting procedure rules (PDF, 194 KB) (opens new window)
Part 4 - Access to information procedure rules (PDF, 309 KB) (opens new window)
Part 4 - Budget and Policy Framework procedure rules (PDF, 86 KB) (opens new window)
Part 4 - Cabinet procedure rules (PDF, 294 KB) (opens new window)
Part 4 - Overview and Scrutiny Panel procedure rules (PDF, 207 KB) (opens new window)
Part 4 - Financial regulations and procedure rules (PDF, 550 KB) (opens new window)
Part 4 - Committees and Sub Committees procedure rules (PDF, 270 KB) (opens new window)
Part 4 - Procurement procedure rules (PDF, 805 KB) (opens new window)
Part 4 - Officer employment procedure rules (PDF, 257 KB) (opens new window)

Part 5

Part 5 - Code of conduct for Members (PDF, 134 KB) (opens new window)
Part 5 - Code of conduct for Members - Gifts and hospitality (PDF, 62 KB) (opens new window)
Part 5 - Protocol on planning matters for Members and Officers (PDF, 264 KB) (opens new window)
Part 5 - Protocol between the District Council and it's Monitoring Officer (PDF, 39 KB) (opens new window)
Part 5 - Protocol on Councillor - Officer Relations (PDF, 123 KB) (opens new window)
Part 5 - Protocol on Portfolio Holder's involvement in the Scrutiny process (PDF, 57 KB) (opens new window)
Part 5 - Protocol for decision making by an individual Member (PDF, 212 KB) (opens new window)
Part 5 - Protocol on use of resources by Members of the Council (PDF, 63 KB) (opens new window)

Part 6

Part 6 - Members Allowance Scheme (PDF, 152 KB) (opens new window)

Part 7

Senior Management Structure