Council procedures and regulations

The Code of Corporate Governance assists us in achieving good governance:

• View the Local Code of Corporate Governance
• View the Review of the Local Code of Corporate Governance

The Standing Orders regulate our proceedings and business:

• View the Standing Orders of the Council
• View the Protocol for the Audio Recording of Council Meetings

Procurement Standing Orders sets clear rules for the procurement of goods, work and services:

• View our Procurement Standing Orders

Schemes of Administration and Delegation set out how the work of the council is distributed as well as setting payment and expense levels:

• View the Scheme of Administration and Delegation to Committees
• View the Scheme of Delegation and Responsibilities to Officers
• View the Scheme for the Administration of Member Remuneration Expenses and Travelling
• View the Scheme for the Administration of Non-Elected Members' Expenses

The Member and Officer Protocol guides our Members and Officers in the way they work with each other:

• Member and Officer Protocol
• Member and Officer Protocol Appendix 1
• Member and Officer Protocol Appendix 2
• Member and Officer Protocol Appendix 3
• Member and Officer Protocol Appendix 4
• Member and Officer Protocol Appendix 5
• Member and Officer Protocol Appendix 6
• Member and Officer Protocol Appendix 7