The Constitution
This section provides links with information and help about the Council's Constitution, which sets out the basic rules governing the Council's business, procedures and codes of practice.
The Council's Constitution sets out how we operate, how decisions are made and the procedures which are followed, to ensure that these are efficient, transparent and accountable to the community.
The Constitution is divided into 16 articles which set out the basic rules governing the Council's business. More detailed procedures and codes of practice are provided in separate procedure rules.
A copy of the Constitution can be purchased for £10.
If you require any advice or information on the Constitution please contact
Chris Cook, Democratic Services Manager
Tel: 01737 276024
Email: chris.cook@reigate-banstead.gov.uk
Download the Constitution
Below the Constitution has been divided up into seven parts.
These are available in Acrobat PDF format by clicking on the section required below. Please note you will need Adobe Acrobat to access this information:
Contents (pdf) (124.5kB)
Part 1: Summary and Explanation (pdf) (40.9kB)
Part 2: Articles of the Constitution (pdf) (185.3kB)
Part 3: Responsibility for Functions (pdf) (64.5kB)
Part 3a: Officer Scheme of Delegation (pdf) (424.7kB)
Part 4: Council Rules of Procedure (pdf) (551.4kB)
Part 5: Code and Protocols (pdf) (191.0kB)
Part 6: Members' Allowances Scheme (pdf) (96.5kB)
Part 7: Management Structure (pdf) (19.1kB)
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