Council constitution

The articles of the Constitution set out the basic principles that underlie the way the council operates.

View the full constitution in separate parts

You can also download a copy of the Council's Full Constitution [6.34MB] here.

We also have an Easy Read document on the Council's Constitution [186.76KB].

The other parts of the constitution include:

• details of the council and the committees to which the council has delegated various powers and the functions that are the responsibility of the executive
• the terms of reference of the various committees and other bodies
• the standing orders that regulate the proceedings at meetings
• financial regulation's
• the code of practice for the procurement of works, supplies and services
• codes of conduct for members and employees
• the schedule for the payment of member's allowances
• and a description of the management structure of the council's workforce.