The Constitution of Brighton & Hove City Council
Read the constitution of Brighton & Hove City Council.
The new Constitution of Brighton & Hove City Council was adopted on 26 April 2012 and came into effect from 17 May 2012.
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Part 1 - Summary and Explanation
Part 2 - Articles of the Constitution
Part 3 - Council
Part 4 - Scheme Of Delegation to Committees and Sub Committees
Part 5 - Health Overview and Scrutiny
Part 6 - Scheme of Delegation to Officers
Part 7 - Rules of Procedure
- 7.1 - Access to Information Procedure Rules
- 7.2 - Budget and Policy Framework Rules
- 7.3 - Financial Regulations
- 7.4 - Standard Financial Procedures
- 7.5 - Contract Standing Orders
- 7.6 - Officer Employment Procedure Rules
Part 8 - Codes and Protocols
- 8.1 - Code of Conduct for Members
- 8.2 - Practice Note Use of Council Facilities
- 8.3 - Register of Member Interests
- 8.4 - Guidance for Members and Officers Serving on Outside Bodies
- 8.5 - Protocol for Members regarding Planning Applications
- 8.6 - Protocol for Public Representations at Planning Committee
- 8.7 - Code of Conduct for Member/Officer Relations
- 8.8 - Code of Conduct for Employees
- 8.9 - Protocol for Public Questions at Committees and Sub-Committees
- 8.10 - Petitions Scheme
- 8.11 - Code of Corporate Governance
Part 9 - Members' Allowances