Council Operating Framework

The Council Operating Framework includes further information on the functions and structure of the council, and includes several procedures and protocols. Therefore, alongside our constitution, the Council Operating Framework is a combination of rules and practices by which we ensure accountability, fairness, and transparency in our relationships with service users, stakeholders, management, employees, and the community.

The documents that comprise the framework come into affect on the 4th May 2023, and can be viewed below in the Documents section.

Documents

AttachmentSize
PDF icon Contents page for the Constitution and Council Operating Framework146.65 KB
PDF icon Annex 1.1 - Further Information on the Constitution108.9 KB
PDF icon Annex 1.2 - Glossary108.76 KB
PDF icon Annex 2.1 - Further Information on Councillors126.7 KB
PDF icon Annex 2.2 - Further Information on the Mayor85.28 KB
PDF icon Annex 2.3 - Members' Allowances Scheme113.14 KB
PDF icon Annex 2.4 - Protocol for Managing Councillor / Officer relations153.3 KB
PDF icon Annex 2.5 - Indemnity to Councillors and Officers58.52 KB
PDF icon Annex 3.1 - Further Information on Officers147.3 KB
PDF icon Annex 3.2 - Officer Employment Procedure Rules127.88 KB
PDF icon Annex 3.3 - Monitoring Officer Protocol117.43 KB
PDF icon Annex 4.1 - Further Information on the Council's Committees164.42 KB
PDF icon Annex 4.2 - Protocol for Members of the Public Speaking at Committees158.62 KB
PDF icon Annex 4.3 - Protocol for Non-Committee Members Speaking at Committees91.46 KB
PDF icon Annex 4.4 - Access to Information Procedure Rules161.55 KB
PDF icon Annex 4.5 - Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules107.82 KB
PDF icon Annex 4.6 - Overview, Audit, and Scrutiny345.07 KB
PDF icon Annex 4.7 - Code of Conduct and Practice in Licensing Procedures and Hearings383.33 KB
PDF icon Annex 4.8 - Model Code of Practice in respect of Planning Matters: Probity in Planning258.98 KB
PDF icon Annex 4.9 - Guidance on the Role of the Chair and Vice Chair176.47 KB
PDF icon Annex 5.1 - Financial Regulations371.19 KB
PDF icon Annex 5.2 - Contract Standing Orders473.59 KB
PDF icon Annex 5.3 - Sealing and Signing Council Documents87.38 KB
PDF icon Annex 6.1 - Petition Scheme75.82 KB
PDF icon Annex 6.2 - Complaints Process59.49 KB