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Constitution

The following Constitution has been agreed by Great Aycliffe Town Council.  It contains information about how the Council operates, how decisions are made and the procedures which are followed to ensure that those decisions are efficient, transparent and accountable to the community.

The Constitution is divided into 14 articles which set out the basic rules for governing the Council’s business.

Constitution Contents:Introduction.

How the Council Operates.
Committee Structure.
Powers and Duties of Committees.
Information for the Mayor.
Members Allowance Scheme.
Standing Orders – Proceedings and Business of the Council.
Standing Orders – Contracts and Procurement.
Financial Regulations.
Scheme of Delegation.
Rights of Citizens.
Member Code of Conduct.
Employee Code of Conduct.
Member / Officer Protocol.
Strategies / High Level Documents / Service Plans.
Council Policies (List).

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