Constitution

The City Council's constitution describes the four basic elements through which the council operates: the Council, the Executive, Overview and Scrutiny, and the Committees.   The constitution sets out:   •the rules and procedures to be followed by the Council and committees when conducting their business; •the decision making powers of the Executive and of Committees; •the financial and contract regulations; •the scheme of delegation to chief officers; •the rights of the public to inspect reports and background documents;   The Constitution is made up of six parts:   •Summary and Explanation •Articles of the Constitution •Responsibility for Functions •Procedure Rules •Codes of Conduct and Protocol •Councillor' Allowances