Constitution
Contracts and Procurement Policy
The Council’s Constitution describes how the Council operates.
It explains how decisions are made.
It sets out:
- the rules and procedures to be followed by the Council and Committees when doing business
- the decision making powers of the Council and Committees
- the financial and contract regulations
- the scheme of delegation to Chief Officers
- the rights of the public to inspect reports and background documents
- Codes of Conduct for Councillors and employees
- Councillors’ interests and Councillors allowances.
The Constitution is made up of six parts:
Part 1 - Summary, Explanation And Articles Of The Constitution
Part 2 - Responsibility For Functions:
- Annex 1 - Terms Of Reference For Committees
- Annex 2 - Council's Decision Making Process
- Annex 3 - Scheme Of Delegation For Officers
Part 3 - Rules Of Procedure:
- Annex 1 - Access To Information Procedure Rules
- Annex 2 - Financial Procedure Rules
- Annex 3 - Contracts and Procurement Policy
- Annex 4 - Council Standing Orders
- Annex 5 - Planning Committee Operating Protocol
Part 4 - Codes And Protocol:
- Annex 1 - The NI Local Government Code Of Conduct For Councillors
- Annex 2 - Code Of Conduct For Local Government Employees
Part 5 - Scheme Of Allowances Payable To Councillors
Part 6 - Officers' Management Structure
Contact Details
Telephone: 0300 013 2233