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 democratic.services@surreyheath.gov.uk. Opens in a new window

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Listed below is Surrey Heath Borough Council's Constitution

Constitution

Part 1. Summary and Explanation Summary and ExplanationFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:27.35 Kb (4 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window

Part 2. Articles of the Constitution Article 1 The ConstitutionFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:15.04 Kb (2 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window Article 2 Members of the CouncilFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:14.98 Kb (2 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window Article 3 Citizens and the CouncilFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:13.39 Kb (2 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window Article 4 The Full CouncilFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:20.89 Kb (3 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window Article 5 The MayorFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:15.13 Kb (2 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window Article 6 Scrutiny CommitteesFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:19.95 Kb (3 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window Article 7 The ExecutiveFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:20.41 Kb (3 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window Article 8 Regulatory and other CommitteesFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:8.79 Kb (1 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window Article 9 The Standards CommitteeFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:13.80 Kb (2 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window Article 10 Area Committees and ForumsFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:13.91 Kb (2 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window Article 11 Joint ArrangementsFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:15.38 Kb (2 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window Article 12 OfficersFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:26.55 Kb (4 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window Article 13 Decision MakingFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:23.17 Kb (3 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window Article 14 Finance, Contracts and Legal MattersFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:12.44 Kb (2 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window Article 15 Review and Revision of the ConstitutionFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:9.66 Kb (1 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window Article 16 Suspension, Interpretation and Publication of the ConstitutionFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:10.13 Kb (1 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window Schedule 1 Description of Executive ArrangementsFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:9.07 Kb (1 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window

Part 3. Responsibility for Functions A Scheme of Delegation of FunctionsFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:34.99 Kb (5 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window B Scheme of Delegation of Functions to Officers C Proper Officers of the CouncilFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:38.49 Kb (6 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window D Roles of Different CouncillorsFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:22.51 Kb (3 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window E Terms of Reference of the Executive, Committees and other bodiesFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:48.34 Kb (7 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window

Part 4. Procedural Rules A Council Procedure RulesFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:96.09 Kb (14 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window B Executive Procedure RulesFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:30.24 Kb (4 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window C Scrutiny Committees Procedure RulesFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:69.95 Kb (10 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window D Committees, Sub Committees and Other Bodies Procedure RulesFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:98.75 Kb (14 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window E Public Speaking Procedure RulesFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:58.59 Kb (9 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window F Access to Information Procedure RulesFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:47.30 Kb (7 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window G Budget and Policy Framework RulesFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:30.97 Kb (5 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window H Financial RegulationsFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:190.55 Kb (28 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window I Contract Procedure RulesFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:72.65 Kb (11 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window J Officer Employment RulesFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:21.21 Kb (3 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window K Substitution Procedure RulesFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:60.56 Kb (9 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window L Petitions SchemeFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:30.99 Kb (5 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window

Part 5. Codes and Protocols A Members Code of ConductFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:73.00 Kb (11 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window B Member and Officer ProtocolFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:45.77 Kb (7 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window C IT Code of Practice for MembersFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:29.42 Kb (4 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window D This section has been removed E Code of Conduct for OfficersFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:55.37 Kb (8 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window F Planning Code of Practice for Councillors and OfficersFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:47.07 Kb (7 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window G This section has been removed H This section has been removed I This section has been removed J Monitoring Officer ProtocolFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:29.90 Kb (4 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window

Part 6. Members' Allowances Scheme Members' Allowances SchemeFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:24.81 Kb (4 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window

Part 7. Management Structure Management StructureFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:16.77 Kb (2 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window

Part 8. Executive Portfolios Executive PortfoliosFile Type: Adobe PDF document, File Size:21.17 Kb (3 seconds @ 56K) Opens in a new window

• There are a number of policies and protocols which support the Constitution, which can be viewed here