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Council Constitution

Part 1 -Introduction

Part 2 -Articles of Constitution

Part 3 - Responsibility for Functions

• Responsibility for Functions
• appendix 1 - terms of reference for Council, Cabinet and Committees
• appendix 2 - Cabinet portfolio's
• appendix 3 - terms of reference for panels and boards
• appendix 4 - officer scheme of delegation

Part 4 - Rules of procedure

• A. Council Procedure Rules
• B. Executive Procedure Rules
• C. Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rules
• D. Access to Information Procedure Rules
• E. Budget and Policy Framework Rules
• F. Financial Procedure Rules
• G. Contracts Procedure Rules
• H. Officer Employment Procedure Rules

Part 5 - Codes and Protocols

• Member Code of Conduct
• Members Code of Conduct: Summary Guide
• Member Officer Relations
• Employee Code of Conduct Guide
• Planning Code of Conduct
• Judicial Committee Code of Conduct
• Licensing Code of Conduct
• Licensing Commitee Procedures
• Joint Venture Protocols
• Civic Protocol
• Anti-Fraud & Corruption Strategy

Part 6 - Members Allowances Scheme