The formal part of the Constitution which is divided into 16 Chapters that set out the basic rules governing the way that the Council operates.
Chapter 1 - Purpose and Interpretation of the Constitution
Chapter 2 - Members of the Council
Chapter 3 - Citizens and the Council
Chapter 4 - The Role of the Council
Chapter 5 - The Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Chapter 7 - Overview and Scrutiny
Chapter 8 - Non-Executive (Regulatory) Functions
Chapter 9 - Audit and Governance Standards Sub-Committee
Chapter 10 - The Council's Officers
Chapter 12 - Joint arrangements
Chapter 13 - Legal, Financial and Contract Matters
Chapter 14 - Review and Revision of the Constitution
Chapter 15 - Interpreting the Constitution : Suspending the Constitution
Appendix 1 - Roles of Members as Councillors
Appendix 3 - Role of Deputy Mayor
Appendix 4 - Role of Executive Leader
Appendix 5 - Role of an Executive Member
Appendix 5 (Annexe) - Executive Portfolios including Specific Service Responsibilities
Appendix 6 - Role of Chairman of Scrutiny Panels
Appendix 7 - Role of Chairman of Planning Committee
Appendix 8 - Role of Chairman of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Committee
Appendix 9 - Role of Chairman of Appeals Committee
Appendix 10 - Role of Chairman of Audit and Governance Committee
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