The Council's Constitution sets out how the Council operates, how decisions are made and the procedures which are followed to ensure these are efficient, transparent and accountable.

These are supplemented by a number of Key Documents, covering various procedures, codes of practice and public engagement.

• Part 1 - Contents

• Part 1 - Introduction and Counciillors

• Part 2 - Articles of the Constitution

• Part 3 - Responsibility for Functions - A.Council

• Part 3 - Responsibility for Functions - B. Policy Committees

• Part 3 - Responsibility for Functions - C. Regulatory Committees

• Part 3 - Responsibility for Functions - D. Other and Joint Committees

• Part 3 - Proper Officer Functions

• Part 4 - Rules of Procedure

• Part 5 - Codes and Protocols

• Part 6 - Members' Allowance Scheme

• Key Document - Petitions Scheme

• Key Document - Public Speaking at Planning Committee Leaflet

• Key Document - Public Question Time Leaflet

• Key Document - Formal and Informal Member Bodies Guidance

• Key Document - Call-in and Referral-up Procedure Note

• Key Document - Monitoring Officer Protocol

• Key Document - Monitoring Officer Protocol Appendix A

• Key Document - Press and PR Protocol

• Key Document - Planning Committee Site Visit Protocol