Constitution

The Council’s Constitution describes how the Council operates and 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 - Committee_Terms_of_Reference
• Annex 2 - Council's Decision Making Process
• Annex 3 - Scheme Of Delegation For Officers

Part 3 - Rules Of Procedure

• Annex 1 - Access to Info Policy and Procedure
• 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 2023-24

Part 6 - Officers' Management Structure

Contact Details

Telephone: 0330 137 4000

Email: democratic.services@nmandd.org