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.

Part 1 - Summary and Explanation

• 1 - Summary and Explanation

Part 2 - Articles of the Constitution

• 2 - Articles of the Constitution

Part 3 - Council

• Part 3.1 - Council Functions
• Part 3.2 - Council Procedure Rules

Part 4 - Scheme Of Delegation to Committees and Sub Committees

• 4.0 - Scheme of Delegation to Committees and Sub Committees

Part 5 - Health Overview and Scrutiny

• 5 - Health Overview and Scrutiny

Part 6  - Scheme of Delegation to Officers

• 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

• 9.1 - Approved Members' Allowances Scheme 2019 to 2023