Our constitution, which governs how the council works, is a lengthy document which is amended from time to time. We have split it up into manageable sections.

• Part 1 - Summary and Explanation
• Part 2 - District Articles
• Part 3 - Responsibility for Functions
  • Annexe 1 Powers and Duties of Committees: Introduction
    • Strategy and Resources Committee
    • Policy Development Committee
    • Planning Committee
    • Licensing and Community Safety Committee
    • Governance Committee
    • Harbour Board
    • Joint Crematorium Committee
    • Joint Building Control Committee
    • Appointments Committee
    • Joint Planning Policy Committee
  • Annexe 2 Officer Delegations
  • Annexe 3 Delegations to Councillors and Role of Lead Members
  • Annexe 4 Joint Arrangements
• Part 4 - Rules of Procedure
  • Council Procedure Rules
  • Access to Information Procedure Rules
  • Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules
  • Financial Procedure Rules
    • Schedule 1 Retention of Accounting Records
  • Officer Procedure Rules
  • Contract Procedure Rules
• Part 5 - Codes and Protocols:
  • Members Code of Conduct
  • Employees Code of Conduct, and Protocols
  • Protocols on Officer / Councillor Relations
  • Register of Interests Form
  • Planning Code of Conduct
• Part 6 - Members Allowance Scheme 2023-24 to 2025-26
• Part 7 - Members Role Descriptions