Our Constitution

The Constitution sets out:

• how the Council operates

• how decisions are made

• the procedures which are followed to ensure that the Council is efficient, transparent and accountable to local people

Part 1 - Summary and Explanation

Part 2 - Articles of the Constitution

Part 3 - Responsibility for Functions

Part 4 - Terms of Reference

Part 5 - Rules of Procedure

Part 6 - Codes and Protocols

Part 7 - Members Allowance Scheme

Part 8 - Management Structure

Please contact our Head of Legal Services for more information.