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Council constitution

Our constitution explains how we deliver our services, our decision making process and how you can have your say.

It also sets out the procedures we follow to ensure efficiency, transparency and accountability.

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

Part 1 - summary explanation [147.54 KB]
Part 2 - articles of the constitution [321.78 KB]
Part 3 - responsibility for functions [419.51 KB]
Part 4.1 - rules of procedure [298.16 KB]
Part 4.2 - access to information procedure rules [336.59 KB]
Part 4.3 - financial regulations [794.81 KB]
Part 4.4 - contract standing orders [364.53 KB]
Part 4.5 - officers employment procedure rules [379.89 KB]
Part 5 - code of conduct [281.04 KB]
Part 6 - member's allowances [192.13 KB]
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