Updates to the Constitution

September 10, 2026 Audit and Governance Committee (Committee) Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Audit and Governance Committee approved recommendations to amend the Constitution on 10 September 2026. The Combined Authority Board was recommended to approve amendments to Chapters 12, 16, and 17 of the Constitution and the removal of Annexes 4, 7, and 8.

Full council record

Decision

RESOLVED:

A.    To note, subject to paragraph B below, the changes made by the Monitoring Officer under delegated authority as detailed in Section 5 and 6 of the report.

B.    To recommend that the Combined Authority Board:

                                               i.     Approve the proposed amendments to Chapters 12,16 and 17 of the Constitution; and

                                             ii.     approve the removal of Annexes 4,7 and 8.

Supporting Documents

Appendix N Chapter 5 Standing Orders.pdf
Appendix K Chapter 17 Officer Schemes of Delegation.pdf
APPENDIX P Chapter 7 Appendix 4 Staffing Committee Terms of Reference.pdf
Constitution Updates.pdf
Appendix F Chapter 14 Overview and Scrutiny Committee.pdf
Appendix D Chapter 6 Decision Making.pdf
Appendix B Chapter 3 The Mayor of the Combined Authority.pdf
APPENDIX R Chapter 12 Allowances.pdf
APPENDIX O Chapter 7 Boards and Committees.pdf
APPENDIX Q Chapter 11 Employment Rules and Regulations.pdf
Appendix A Chapter 1 Summary.pdf
Appendix J Annex 1 LGA Model Code of Conduct.pdf
Appendix C Chapter 4 The Combined Authority Functions and Responsibilities.pdf
Appendix L Annex 2 - Protocol on Member Officer Relations.pdf
Appendix G Process for Convening a Scrutiny Panel for Commissioner Appointments Dismissals.pdf
Appendix M Chapter 2 Membership of the Combined Authority.pdf
Appendix E Chapter 8 Financial Regulations.pdf
Appendix H Chapter 16 Members.pdf
APPENDIX S Annex 5 Disciplinary Procedures in Relation to the Head of Paid Service Monitoring Offi.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date10 Sep 2026