The Constitution sets out:
We follow these strict procedures to ensure that we are efficient, transparent, and accountable to local people.
Some of these processes are required by law, while others are a matter for the Council to decide. The constitution is ultimately approved by the full Council.
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Definitions used in the Constitution [34.6KB]
Summary and Explanation [39.31KB]
Members of the Council [34.54KB]
Citizens and the Council [27.69KB]
The Full Council and Chairman of the Council [30.3KB]
Overview & Scrutiny Panel [28.05KB]
Regulatory and Other Bodies [26.86KB]
Salcombe Harbour Board [27.25KB]
Finance, Contracts and Legal Matters [26.8KB]
Review and Revision of the Constitution [27.45KB]
Suspension, Interpretation and Publication of the Constitution [26.22KB]
Access to Information Procedure Rules [68.85KB]
Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules [69.94KB]
Contracts Procedure Rules [234.43KB]
Council Procedure Rules [96.75KB]
Executive Procedure Rules [52.36KB]
Financial Procedure Rules [513.56KB]
Officer Employment Procedure Rules [52.18KB]
Rules for Other Bodies of the Council [50.6KB]
Overview & Scrutiny Procedure Rules [65.55KB]
Members' Code of Conduct [84.44KB]
Members' Planning Code of Practice [81.45KB]
Staff Code of Conduct [40.26KB]
Protocol on Councillor/Officer Relations [98.66KB]
Part 6 - Members' Allowance Scheme [59.97KB]
