The constitution sets out how the council operates, how decisions are made and the procedures which are followed to ensure that these are efficient, transparent and accountable to the public. Some of these processes are required by the law, whilst others are a matter for the council to choose.
The constitution is divided into several parts which set out the basic rules governing the authority’s business. More detailed procedures and codes of practice are provided in separate rules and protocols listed at the end of the constitution. The constitution is therefore at the heart of the authority’s business. It is intended to be a coherent single document which can be used as a comprehensive point of reference by individuals and organisations both inside and outside of the authority and appears here in parts for ease of reference.
Please note that the constitution is currently undergoing a major review by the authority’s Monitoring Officer, in consultation with the Constitutional Review Working Group. The constitution is being reviewed in separate parts. At the present time, the constitution consists of a hybrid of recently revised parts approved by Full Council this year (2024), with the retention of the existing parts (as adopted by Full Council on 15 December 2021, Full Council Minute No 4732 refers) that have yet to be reviewed.
Rules of procedure
Codes and protocols
Contact the team directly on 01773 570222 or email enquiry@ambervalley.gov.uk
