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Council Constitution

The Council has adopted a Constitution which details how the Council operates, how decisions are made and the procedures which are followed.

The full contents of the Consitution is listed below and broken down into sections so that it is easier to download specific information. If you wish us to send you any section please e-mail committee.services@surreyheath.gov.uk. Opens in a new window

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Constitution Content

Contents Page Opens in a new window

Part 1. Summary and Explanation Summary and Explanation Opens in a new window

Part 2. Articles of the Constitution Article 1 The Constitution Opens in a new window Article 2 Members of the Council Opens in a new window Article 3 Citizens and the Council Opens in a new window Article 4 The Full Council Opens in a new window Article 5 The Mayor Opens in a new window Article 6 Scrutiny Committees Opens in a new window Article 7 The Executive Opens in a new window Article 8 Regulatory and other Committees Opens in a new window Article 9 The Standards Committee Opens in a new window Article 10 Area Committees and Forums Opens in a new window Article 11 Joint Arrangements Opens in a new window Article 12 Officers Opens in a new window Article 13 Decision Making Opens in a new window Article 14 Finance, Contracts and Legal Matters Opens in a new window Article 15 Review and Revision of the Constitution Opens in a new window Article 16 Suspension, Interpretation and Publication of the Constitution Opens in a new window Schedule 1 Description of Executive Arrangements Opens in a new window

Part 3. Responsibility for Functions A Scheme of Delegation of Functions Opens in a new window B Scheme of Delegation of Functions to Officers Opens in a new window C Proper Officers of the Council Opens in a new window D Roles of Different Councillors Opens in a new window E Terms of Reference of the Executive, Committees and other bodies Opens in a new window

Part 4. Procedural Rules A Council Procedure Rules Opens in a new window B Executive Procedure Rules Opens in a new window C Scrutiny Committees Procedure Rules Opens in a new window D Committees, Sub Committees and Other Bodies Procedure Rules Opens in a new window E Public Speaking Procedure Rules Opens in a new window F Access to Information Procedure Rules Opens in a new window G Budget and Policy Framework Rules Opens in a new window H Financial Regulations Opens in a new window I Standing Orders for Contracts Opens in a new window J Officer Employment Rules Opens in a new window

Part 5. Codes and Protocols A Members Code of Conduct Opens in a new window B Member and Officer Protocol Opens in a new window C IT Code of Practice for Members Opens in a new window D Protocol for Appointments/Nomination to Outside Bodies Opens in a new window E Code of Conduct for Employees Opens in a new window F Planning Code of Practice for Councillors and Officers Opens in a new window G Local Code of Corporate Governance Opens in a new window H Anti Fraud and Corruption Strategy Opens in a new window I Sponsorship Arrangements Protocol Opens in a new window J Procedure for Investigating and Determining Complaints Locally Opens in a new window K Monitoring Officer Protocol Opens in a new window L Section 151 Officer Protocol Opens in a new window

Part 6. Members' Allowances Scheme Members' Allowances Scheme Opens in a new window

7. Management Structure Management Structure Opens in a new window