Council constitution

How the council operates and the procedures that are followed to ensure decisions are clear and carried out efficiently.

The sections of the constitution:

Part 1 - Summary and explanation

Part 2 - Articles of the constitution

Part 3 - Responsibility for functions

Part 4 – Rules of procedure

Part 5 – Codes and protocols

Part 6 – Members' allowances scheme

Part 7 – Management structure

Part 8  - Officer delegated powers