View and download Standing Orders and information on various schemes which play a key role in the work undertaken by Councillors and officers.

Code of Corporate Governance

This local code is based on the initial response by the Council to the CIPFA/SOLACE framework on corporate governance and will assist the Council in achieving good governance. Use this link to view the  Code of Corporate Governance [339kb] and the  Code of Governance - Summary of Evaluations [106kb].

Standing Orders - 2012

Standing Orders for the regulation of proceedings and business of the Dumfries and Galloway Council May 2012. Use this link to view the  Standing Orders [152kb].

Procurement Standing Orders 2012

The purpose of Procurement Standing Orders is to set clear rules for the procurement of goods, works and services for the Council. Use this link to view the  Procurement Standing Orders 2012 [206kb].

Schemes of Administration and Delegation

Use the links below to view the various Schemes of Administration and Delegation.

 Scheme of Administration and Delegation to Committees 2012 [171kb] (UNDER REVIEW)
 Scheme of Delegation to Officers 2012 [161kb] (UNDER REVIEW)
 Scheme for Administration of Member Remuneration, Expenses and Travelling 2012 [146kb]
 Scheme for the Administration of Non-Elected Members' Expenses [125kb]

Scheme of Representation on Outside Bodies

Use the links below to view the Scheme for Representation on Outside Bodies and the appendices.

 Scheme for Representation on Outside Bodies - UNDER REVIEW [106kb]

Member and Officer Protocol

The purpose of this Protocol is to guide Members and Officers of Dumfries and Galloway Council in their relations with one another.

 Member and Officer Protocol 2012 [205kb]
 Member and Officer Protocol - Appendix 1 [10kb]
 Member and Officer Protocol - Appendix 2 [26kb]
 Member and Officer Protocol - Appendix 3 [29kb]
 Member and Officer Protocol - Appendix 4 [55kb]
 Member and Officer Protocol - Appendix 5 [37kb]
 Member and Officer Protocol - Appendix 6 [159kb]
 Protocol for Audio Recording of Council Meetings [92kb]