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) [88KB](opens new window)
Code of corporate governance (PDF) [202KB](opens new window)

Part 1

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

Part 2

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

Part 3

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

Part 4

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

Part 5

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

Part 6

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

Part 7

Senior Management Structure