About
The full Council comprises of the Council's 54 elected Members meeting together. It is chaired by the Lord Mayor who also maintains a ceremonial role. The full Council meets quarterly, plus the Annual Meeting and any special meetings required.
Responsibility and Functions
Decision-making · Agrees policy framework i.e. statutory plans · Approves budget
· Takes decisions on executive functions outside approved policy or budget framework · Adopts and / or changes the constitution · Agrees / amends terms of reference for non-executive Committees · Adopts Members' Allowances scheme
· Confirms appointment of Head of Paid Service (the Chief Executive) · Makes decisions on all matters which, by law, must be determined by full Council
Policy Debate
It is also a forum for debate on policy issues