Constitution

The following Constitution has been agreed by Great Aycliffe Town Council. It contains information about how the Council operates, how decisions are made and the procedures which are followed to ensure that those decisions are efficient, transparent and accountable to the community.

The Constitution is divided into 14 articles which set out the basic rules for governing the Council’s business.

1. Constitution Contents and Introduction

2. How the Council Operates

3. Powers and Duties of Committees

4. Information for Mayor

5. Members Allowances Scheme

6(a) – Standing Orders relating to Business and Proceedings

6(b) – Standing Orders for Contracts and Procurement

7. Financial Regulations

8. Scheme of Delegation

9. Rights of Citizens

10. Members Code of Conduct

11. Officers Code of Conduct Policy

12. Protocol (A) Councillor and Officer Relations

12. Protocol (B) Council Facilities and Resources by Councillors

13. Strategies – List Only

14. Index of Policies and Procedures