The Constitution - Part One
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.
Table of Contents
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 Audit and Governance Committee