Constitution

What is The Constitution?

The purpose of The Constitution is to set out how Hertford Town Council works and how it makes decisions.

The Constitution is a living document, kept under continual review. The documents which form the constitution are re-examined annually by the Finance, Policy & Administration Committee.

Standing Orders provide procedures and controls for the management of Council business.

1. INTRODUCTORY DOCUMENTS

1.1 Introduction to the Constitution
1.2 Residents & the Council
1.3 The Council's Powers & Functions
1.4 Powers & Functions - Summary List
1.5 The Town Clerk & Other Managers
1.6 The Council's Assets

2. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS - THE CORE PAPERS

2.1 Standing Orders
2.2 Annual Town Meeting - Conduct
2.3 Financial Regulations
2.4 Objectives 09-10
2.5 Budget Summary 10-11
2.6 Communications Protocol
2.7 Leader of the Council Protocol

3. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS - THE PUBLIC

3.1 Publication scheme
3.2 Complaints Procedure

4. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS - COUNCILLORS

4.1 Councillors' Code of Conduct
4.2 Councillors' Guide to Integrity in Planning Matters
4.3 Protocol - Gifts & Hospitality
4.4 Protocol - Mayor & Deputy Mayor
4.5 Outside Appointments
4.6 Member Training and Development Policy

5. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS - COUNCILLORS & OFFICERS

5.1 Protocol - Councillor & Officer Relations
5.2 Protocol - Bullying & Harrassment

6. KEY POLICIES

6.1 Grants Policy
6.2 Memorial Safety Policy
6.3 Whistleblowing Policy
6.4 Child Protection Policy
6.5 Business Continuity Policy
6.6 Major Incident Plan
6.7 Risk Management Policy
6.8 Data Protection Policy
6.9 Flag Flying Policy
6.10 Hertford Town Council Logo Policy