Part 1 - Summary and Explanation (pdf 94kb)

Part 2 - Articles Of the Constitution (pdf 110kb)

Part 3 - Responsibility For Functions (pdf 225kb)

Part 4 - Rules of Procedure

• Section 1 - Council Procedure Rules (pdf 148kb)
• Section 2 - Access to Information (pdf 91kb)
• Section 3 - Executive Procedure Rules (pdf 88kb)
• Section 4 - Scrutiny Committee Procedure Rules (pdf 86kb)
• Section 5 - Budget and Policy Procedure Rules (pdf 64kb)
• Section 6 - Regulatory Committee (pdf 91kb)
• Section 7 - Area Forum Procedure Rules (pdf 7kb)
• Section 8 - Financial Procedure Rules (pdf 457kb) 
• Section 9 - Procurement Regulations (pdf 164kb)
• Section 10 - Officer Employment Procedure Rules (pdf 68kb)

Part 5 - Codes and Protocols

• Contents of Codes and Protocols (pdf 15kb)
• Code of Conduct for Members (pdf 81kb)
• Protocol on Member Officer Relations (pdf 54kb)
• Code of Conduct for Employees (pdf 60kb)
• Protocol on Making Representations Direct to Planning Committee (pdf 59kb)
• Local Code of Practice on Planning Decisions (pdf 70kb)

Part 6 - Members Allowances Scheme (pdf 53kb)

Part 7 - Management Structure (pdf 16kb)