Council's Constitution
The Wyre Borough Council 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 local people. Some of these processes are required by the law, while others are a matter for the Council to choose.
The Constitution is divided into 4 parts which set out the basic rules governing the Council's business. More detailed procedures and codes of practice are provided in separate rules and protocols at the end of the document.
Summary and Explanation
Articles of the Constitution
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- Part 2.01 Article 1 - The Constitution
- Part 2.02 Article 2 - Members of the Council
- Part 2.03 Article 3 - Citizens and the Council
- Part 2.04 Article 4 - The Council
- Part 2.05 Article 5 - Chairing the Council
- Part 2.06 Article 6 - Overview and Scrutiny Committees
- Part 2.07 Article 7 - Audit Committee
- Part 2.08 - Article 8 - Employment and Appeals Committee
- Part 2.09 Article 9 - The Cabinet
- Part 2.10 Article 10 - Regulatory and other Committees
- Part 2.11 Article 11 - The Standards Committee
- Part 2.12 Article 12 - Joint Arrangements
- Part 2.13 Article 13 - Officers
- Part 2.14 Article 14 - Decision Making
- Part 2.15 Article 15 - Finance, Contracts and Legal Matters
- Part 2.16 Article 16 - Review and Revision of the Constitution
- Part 2.17 Article 17 - Suspension, Interpretation and Publication of the Constitution
Responsibility for Functions
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- Part 3.01 Responsibility for Local Choice Functions
- Part 3.02 Responsibility for Council Functions
- Part 3.03 Responsibility for Executive Functions
- Part 3.04 Responsibility for Joint Functions
Rules of Procedure
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- Part 4.01 Council Procedure Rules
- Part 4.02 Access to Information Procedure Rules
- Part 4.03 Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules
- Part 4.04 Cabinet Procedure Rules
- Part 4.05 Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rules
- Part 4.06 Financial Regulations and Financial Procedure Rules
- Part 4.06.01 Financial Regulations
- Part 4.06.02 Financial Procedure Rules Appendix A - Financial Management
- Part 4.06.03 Financial Procedure Rules Appendix B - Financial Planning
- Part 4.06.04 Financial Procedure Rules Appendix C - Risk Management and Control of Resources
- Part 4.06.05 Financial Procedure Rules Appendix D - Financial Systems and Procedures
- Part 4.06.06 Financial Procedure Rules Appendix E - External Arrangements
- Part 4.06.07 Financial Procedure Rules Appendix F - Contract Procedures
- Part 4.07 Officer Employment Procedure Rules
Codes and Protocols
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- Part 5.01 Members' Code of Conduct
- Part 5.02 - Local Assessments of Complaints
- Part 5.03 Protocol for Officer/Member Relations
- Part 5.04 Computer Use Policy
- Part 5.05 - Councillor Websites - Acceptable Use Policy
- Part 5.06 - Gifts and Hospitality - Codes of Conduct for Councillors & Officers
- Part 5.07 - Local Code of Good Practice for Councillors and Officers
- Part 5.08 Voting Arrangements at Planning Applications Committee: A Memorandum of Understanding
- Part 5.09 - Customer Guide to Public Speaking at Planning Committee Meetings
Members' Allowances Scheme
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- Part 6.01 Members' Allowances Scheme
- Part 6.02 Current Level of Allowances
- Part 6.03 List of Outside Bodies where allowances can be claimed
Management Structure and Scheme of Delegation
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