South Norfolk Council Constitution
Summary
The constitution sets out how the Council operates, how decisions are made and the procedures which are followed to make sure that these are efficient, transparent and accountable to you. It is made up of 19 documents in eight sections, each of which is available to view here.
The Constitution was last revised and updated in May 2008.
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Download Part One: summary & explanation [PDF, 62 Kb]
Download Part Two: Articles of the Constitution [PDF, 221 Kb]
Download Part Three: the Decision-making Process [PDF, 97 Kb]
Download Part Three: Table of Delegated Powers [PDF, 48 Kb]
Download Part Three: Responsibility for Functions [PDF, 109 Kb]
Download Part Three: Delegation of Functions by Planning Committee [PDF, 47 Kb]
Download Part Three: Delegation on Licensing Act 2003 [PDF, 82 Kb]
Download Part Four: Officer Employment Rules [PDF, 46 Kb]
Download Part Four: Composition, Terms of Reference & Procedures of Constituent Bodies [PDF, 170 Kb]
Download Part Four: Development Control Boundaries [PDF, 361 Kb]
Download Part Four: Access to Information Procedure Rules [PDF, 92 Kb]
Download Part Four: Rules for Financial Governance [PDF, 153 Kb]
Download Part Four: Contract Standing Orders [PDF, 76 Kb]
Download Part Four: Rights of the Public at Meetings [PDF, 67 Kb]
Download Part Five: Protocol for Staff/Member Relations [PDF, 68 Kb]
Download Part Five: Code of Conduct for Employees [PDF, 115 Kb]
Download Part Five: Local Code of Practice - Planning & Judicial Matters [PDF, 70 Kb]
Download Part Five: Members' Code of Conduct [PDF, 99 Kb]
Download Part Six: Scheme of Members' Allowances [PDF, 84 Kb]
Download Part Seven: Management Structure [PDF, 50 Kb]
Download Part Eight: Code of Corporate Governance [PDF, 91 Kb]
Summary of the Constitution documents
Part One: summary & explanation
Introducing the adopted South Norfolk Council Constitution, and outlining what it contains.
Part Two: Articles of the Constitution
The full text of the 16 Articles of South Norfolk Council's Constitution.
Part Three: Responsibility for Functions
The Decision-making Process
Details the responsibilities of, and relationship between, the four main decision-making bodies - Council & Cabinet, advisory bodies, regulatory bodies and partnerships.
Table of Delegated Powers
Details those with responsibility for service provision.
Responsibility for Functions
Sets out the responsibilities for functions other than those reserved by statute for the Council.
Delegation of Functions by Planning Committee
Functions of the Planning Committee which can be delegated to Heads of Service or council officers (e.g. street naming delegated to the Head of Democratic Services).
Delegation on Licensing Act 2003
Functions of the Electoral Services and Licensing Manager.
Part Four: Rules of Procedure
Officer Employment Rules
Covers the recruitment and appointment process for Chief Executive, Corporate Directors, Service Heads and Officers, along with disciplinary and dismissal procedures.
Composition, Terms of Reference & Procedures of Constituent Bodies
Sets out the terms of reference and procedures for all the Council's constituent bodies (such as Council, Cabinet, Planning Committees etc.) and working parties.
Development Control Boundaries
Map of the Development Control boundaries in the district and contact details for Planning personnel.
Access to Information Procedure Rules
Rules which apply to access to information at meetings of the Council, Scrutiny, area committees, Satandards & Ethics Committee, all regulatory committees and the Cabinet.
Rules for Financial Governance
The rules by which the Council seeks to maintain proper financial and internal control of its activities.
Contract Standing Orders
Regulations to ensure honesty, openness and fairness in our dealings with contractors and suppliers.
Part Five: Codes & Protocols
Protocol on Officer Member Relations
Rules for relations between Members and Officers in order to ensure that 'the integrity of local government is (and is seen to be) maintained and enhanced'.
Code of Conduct for Employees
This code has been issued as a guide to all employees on the standards of behaviour the Council expects, and sets out guidelines to help maintain and improve standards and protect staff and the Council from misunderstanding or criticism.
Local Code of Practice - Planning & Judicial Matters
Planning & Judicial codes of practice which are designed to supplement - not replace - the nationally prescribed Code of Conduct which applies to all Members of the Council.
Members' Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct which all Members must observe when conducting the business of the authority or acting as its representative.
Part Six: Scheme of Members' Allowances
Outlines the basic allowance paid to all members, the allowances for special responsibilities (chairmen etc.) and the amount Members can claim for travel and subsistence.
Part Seven: Management Structure
The management structure of the Council, from the Chief Excecutive & Corporate Directors down to Team Managers.
Part Eight: Code of Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance is the system by which local authorities direct and control their functions and relate to their communities - founded on the fundamental principles of Accountability, Effectiveness, Integrity, Openness and Inclusivity.
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Contact us
| contact officer/team: | Head of Democratic Services |
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| web: | online enquiry form |
| email: | democracy@s-norfolk.gov.uk |
| telephone: | 01508 533682 |
| minicom/textphone: | 01508 533622 |
| address: | South Norfolk Council South Norfolk House Swan Lane Long Stratton Norwich NR15 2XE |
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