Policy Documents

Corporate Governance Documents:

• Code of Corporate Governance (393 KB)
• Annual Governance Statement

The Constitution:

• Part One - The Constitution
• Part Two - Responsibilities for Functions
• Part Three - Procedure Rules
• Part Four - 'Stand Alone' Supporting Documents
• Part Five - Codes of Conduct and Practice
• Part Six - Members' Allowances
• Part Seven - Senior Management Structure
• Part Eight - Councillors

Extracts from the constitution

• Standing Orders with respect to Meetings (204 KB)
• Contract Procedure Rules (202 KB)
• Standing Orders with respect to Employees (119 KB)

• Code of Conduct for Members (110 KB)
• Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Rules for Employees (288 KB)
• Scheme of Delegation (226 KB)
• Financial Regulations

Key Governance Policies:

• Risk Management Policy (309 KB)
• Anti Fraud and Corruption Policy (631 KB)
• 'Whistleblowing' Policy (118 KB)
• Corporate Complaints Procedure
• Safeguarding Policy (8 MB)
• Safeguarding Leaflet (3 MB)
• Anti Bribery Policy (249 KB)