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, 129 KB) (opens new window)

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

Table of Contents (PDF, 306 KB) (opens new window)

Part 1

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

Part 2

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

Part 3

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

Part 4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Part 5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Part 6

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

Part 7

Part 7 - Management Structure (PDF, 227 KB) (opens new window)