The Constitution

The Constitution is divided into a number of sections which set out the basic rules governing our business.  These include detailed procedures and codes of practice.

Ethical Framework (PDF) [129KB](opens new window)

Code of Corporate Governance (PDF) [261KB](opens new window)

Table of Contents (PDF) [306KB](opens new window)

Part 1

Part 1 - Summary and Explanation (PDF) [155KB](opens new window)

Part 2

Part 2 - Articles of the Constitution  (PDF) [178KB](opens new window)

Part 3

Part 3 - Responsibility for Functions (PDF) [390KB](opens new window)

Part 4

Part 4 - Rules of Procedure Contents (PDF) [10KB](opens new window)

Part 4 - Council and Committee (PDF) [117KB](opens new window)

Part 4 - The Executive (PDF) [173KB](opens new window)

Part 4 - Select Committee (PDF) [143KB](opens new window)

Part 4 - Standards Committee (PDF) [67KB](opens new window)

Part 4 - Joint Consultative Committee (PDF) [117KB](opens new window)

Part 4 - Quarries Joint Liaison Committee (PDF) [16KB](opens new window)

Part 4 - Derbyshire T-Government Management Board (PDF) [75KB](opens new window)

Part 4 - Access to Information Rules (PDF) [245KB](opens new window)

Part 4 - Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules (PDF) [8KB](opens new window)

Part 4 - Financial Regulations and Procedure Rules (PDF) [641KB](opens new window)

Part 4 - Procurement Procedure Rules (PDF) [402KB](opens new window)

Part 4 - Officer Employment Procedure Rules (PDF) [295KB](opens new window)

Part 5

Part 5 - Codes and Protocols Contents (PDF) [95KB](opens new window)

Part 5 - Rights and Responsibilities - Member/Officer Protocols and Conventions (PDF) [563KB](opens new window)

Part 5 - Code of Conduct (PDF) [212KB](opens new window)

Part 5 - Bullying and Harrassment (PDF) [42KB](opens new window)

Part 5 - Protocol for Use of ICT (PDF) [217KB](opens new window)

Part 5 - Protocol on Land Use Planning Matters and Development Control Committee (PDF) [191KB](opens new window)

Part 5 - Media Policy and Protocol (PDF) [471KB](opens new window)

Part 5 - Code for Members on Outside Bodies (PDF) [232KB](opens new window)

Part 5 - Monitoring Officer Protocol (PDF) [152KB](opens new window)

Part 5 - Employee Code of Conduct (PDF) [303KB](opens new window)

Part 5 - Equalities Policy (PDF) [171KB](opens new window)

Part 5 - Nomination of Mayor Protocol (PDF) [90KB](opens new window)

Part 5 - Protocol for the appointment and role of Honorary Freemen and Honorary Aldermen (PDF) [93KB]

Part 6

Part 6 - Members Allowances Scheme (PDF) [143KB](opens new window)

Part 7

Part 7 - Management Structure (PDF) [249KB](opens new window)