FAIR OAK & HORTON HEATH PARISH COUNCIL - CONSTITUTION
The Constitution is the Council's internal rule book. It sets out how the Council will operate and how decisions are made. Some of the processes are required by law, while others are a matter of Council choice.
The Constitution contains procedural rules which apply to the conduct of meetings of the Council.
The Constitution is a living document. It is kept under continual review and is re-examined annually by Council.
CHAPTER LIST*
Chapter | Content | Adoption Date | Review Date |
1 | Introduction | July 2021 | July 2024 |
2 | Standing Orders | May 2023 | May 2024 |
3 | Financial Regulations | July 2023 | July 2024 |
4 | Employee Handbook | March 2023 | March 2025 |
5 | Health and Safety Policy | March 2022 | March 2024 |
6 | Councillor and Officer Relations Protocol | May 2023 | May 2025 |
7 | Responsible Finance Officer Protocol | March 2023 | March 2025 |
8 | Councillor Code of Conduct | May 2023 | May 2024 |
9 | Complaints Policy | May 2023 | May 2024 |
10 | Training Policy | March 2023 | March 2025 |
11 | Financial Risk Assessment | July 2023 | July 2024 |
12 | Access to Information Policy | July 2021 | March 2024 |
13 | Information Policy | July 2021 | March 2024 |
14 | Publication Scheme | July 2023 | July 2025 |
15 | Information Retention and Disposal Policy | July 2021 | March 2024 |
16 | Community Engagement Strategy | July 2021 | March 2024 |
17 | Media Communication Protocol | July 2023 | July 2025 |
18 | Data Protection Policy/GDPR Privacy Information | July 2021 | March 2024 |
19 | Children & Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy | July 2021 | March 2024 |
20 | Volunteer Policy | July 2021 | March 2024 |
21 | Investment Strategy | March 2023 | March 2024 |
*paper copies can be made available upon request.