Herefordshire Council Constitution

Parts of the Constitution

As revised 7 March 2008

19 kb 26 kb 129 kb A brief introduction to the Herefordshire Council Constitution. 23 kb What the Constitution is for and why it exists. 30 kb Framework for the Elected Members of the Council. 51 kb Protocols for Chaimen and Vice-Chairmen of Committees. 15 kb This section details the role and functions of the Council meeting to which all 58 elected members have been called. 94 kb The Council appoints various committees and groups to carry out day-to-day functions on its behalf. This section summarises the rules for these bodies. 34 kb The Executive, led by the Leader of the Council, is otherwise known as the Cabinet. This section summarises it's role and functions. 130 kb The overview and scrutiny committees are created to ensure the accountability and transparency of the Council’s decision making process. 27 kb The Council has established a Standards Committee and this section outlines its roles and functions. 26 kb More information on the various committees within the Council. 66 kb The Council strives to work in partnership with the community it serves and has established a network of Community Forums. 17 kb The Council may, if necessary, work with partner organisation or bodies to carry out certain functions. 11 kb This section outlines the responsibilities of the Council's Senior Officers. 45 kb Decision making must take place in a fair and lawful way and this section summarises the relevant procedure. 17 kb The public have a vital role in the operation of any Council. They have rights too. This section summarises the Council's policy on members of the public. 20 kb

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Appendices to the Constitution

Updated 7 March 2008

A set of Rules governing how the Cabinet (Executive) of the Council should operate. 31 kb 157 kb More information on Overview and Scrutiny (See Part 7) and the rules for the Scrutiny Committees. 27 kb 47 kb The authority is responsible for a large budget to provide services for all the people of Herefordshire. Rules must therefore be in place to govern how the Council spends its money. 24 kb Further details on how the Council manages finance. 84 kb The authority must enters into contracts for works, services and supplies. This section sets out a Code of Practice for this process. 44 kb As mentioned in Part 12 above, the authority has paid employees. This section sets out rules for their Appointment and Discipline. 23 kb The people of Herefordshire expect their Councillors to serve the County in an exemplary manner. A protocol has been established for Council members to follow. 16 kb 53 kb 57 kb 53 kb 53 kb 16 kb The Members' Code of Conduct outlines the way in which Members of the Council should conduct themselves whilst in office. 235 kb Elected members and employees of the authority work together on a daily basis. This section gives guidance to officers and members on how to conduct this working relationship. 38 kb Members of the Council are expected to use Council resources to carry out their role as Councillor. This section outlines rules on how they go about this. 28 kb Members of the Council are provided with ICT equipment to communicate with fellow Councillors, the people they serve and officers. A policy has been designed to govern this provision. 42 kb Councillors routinely deal with Planning Applications. A Code of Conduct has therefore been drawn up to provide information to members. 78 kb Rules for Employees (officers) of the authority. 27 kb The authority operates this policy to ensure the high standard of service the public expects is maintained. 25 kb Members are entitled to an allowance for serving as Councillors. This section gives details of the allowances scheme. 20 kb This section will be added as soon it is available. Please contact Members' Support if you require further information. 12 kb Information relating to the three statutory officer posts within the Council. 28 kb The authority receives many hundreds of applications that are dealt with by the various planning committees every year. This document outlines the role that officers have in supporting this process and powers delegated to them. 24 kb 25 kb A leaflet detailing the composition of the Committees and Other bodies associated with Herefordshire Council. 66 kb A table of which Councillor sits on which planning sub-committee. 22 kb Details of Joint Committees that Herefordshire Councillors attend. 23 kb This section lists responsibilities of the Council and the decision making body or post with accountability for it. 17 kb This section lists the remaining responsibilities of the Council not listed elsewhere within the Constitution. 31 kb

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