Agenda

Latest Version, Constitution - Friday, 1st August, 2025

Contact: Democratic Services Tel: (0116) 257 2775 Email: democratic.services@oadby-wigston.gov.uk

Items
No.	Item
1.	Part 1 \| Summary and Explanation PDF 342 KB View the background to item 1. Additional documents: Part 1 - Summary and Explanation , item 1. PDF 172 KB
2.	Part 2 \| Articles of the Constitution PDF 342 KB View the background to item 2.
2.1	Article 1 - The Constitution PDF 180 KB View the background to item 2.1
2.2	Article 2 - Members of the Council PDF 164 KB View the background to item 2.2
2.3	Article 3 - Citizens and the Council PDF 146 KB View the background to item 2.3
2.4	Article 4 - The Council PDF 152 KB View the background to item 2.4
2.5	Article 5 - Chairing the Council PDF 137 KB View the background to item 2.5
2.6	Article 6 - Committees and Working Groups Appointed by the Council PDF 133 KB View the background to item 2.6
2.7	Article 7 - Directly Facilitated Outside and Partnership Bodies etc. PDF 148 KB View the background to item 2.7
2.8	Article 8 - Joint Arrangements and Partnerships PDF 150 KB View the background to item 2.8
2.9	Article 9 - Standing and Other Committees* PDF 138 KB View the background to item 2.9
2.10	Article 10 - Member Conduct PDF 141 KB View the background to item 2.10
2.11	Article 11 - Officers PDF 180 KB View the background to item 2.11
2.12	Article 12 - Decision-Making PDF 139 KB View the background to item 2.12
2.13	Article 13 - Contracts, Finance and Legal Matters PDF 147 KB View the background to item 2.13
2.14	Article 14 - Review and Revision of the Constitution PDF 143 KB View the background to item 2.14
2.15	Article 15 - Suspension, Interpretation and Publication of the Constitution PDF 142 KB View the background to item 2.15
3.	Part 3 \| Responsibility for Functions PDF 343 KB View the background to item 3.
3.1	Section 1 - Introduction PDF 130 KB View the background to item 3.1
3.2	Section 2 - Council Functions PDF 160 KB View the background to item 3.2
3.3	Section 3 - Bodies Exercising Council Functions PDF 276 KB View the background to item 3.3
3.4	Section 4 - Terms of Reference of Sub-Committees etc. PDF 141 KB View the background to item 3.4
3.5	Section 5 - Ad Hoc Working Groups etc. PDF 136 KB View the background to item 3.5
3.6	Section 6 - Scheme of Delegation to Officers PDF 391 KB View the background to item 3.6
3.7	Section 7 - Proper Officer Designations PDF 178 KB View the background to item 3.7
4.	Part 4 \| Rules of Procedure PDF 341 KB View the background to item 4.
4.1	Section 1 - Council Procedure Rules (Standing Orders) PDF 276 KB View the background to item 4.1
4.2	Section 1A - Remote/Hybrid Meeting Procedure Rules (Supplementary Standing Orders) PDF 162 KB View the background to item 4.2
4.3	Section 2 - Substitution Procedure Rules (Substitution Scheme) PDF 155 KB View the background to item 4.3
4.4	Section 3 - Petitions Procedure Rules (Petition Scheme) PDF 213 KB View the background to item 4.4
4.5	Section 4 - Speaking Procedure Rules (Development Control Committee) PDF 175 KB View the background to item 4.5
4.6	Section 4A - Remote/Hybrid Speaking Procedure Rules (Development Control Committee) PDF 191 KB View the background to item 4.6
4.7	Section 5 - Access to Information Procedure Rules PDF 208 KB View the background to item 4.7
4.8	Section 6 - Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules PDF 153 KB View the background to item 4.8
4.9	Section 7 - Contract Procedure Rules PDF 311 KB View the background to item 4.9
4.10	Section 8 - Financial Procedure Rules (Financial Regulations)* PDF 359 KB View the background to item 4.10
4.11	Section 9 - Officer Employment Procedure Rules PDF 172 KB View the background to item 4.11
5.	Part 5 \| Codes and Protocols PDF 341 KB View the background to item 5.
5.1	Section 1 - Introduction PDF 140 KB View the background to item 5.1
5.2	Section 2 - Members' Code of Conduct PDF 561 KB View the background to item 5.2
5.3	Section 3 - Outline of Roles and Responsibilities for Members PDF 266 KB View the background to item 5.3
5.4	Section 4 - Protocol on Member / Officer Relations PDF 185 KB View the background to item 5.4
5.5	Section 5 - Procedure and Resolution of Dispute / Conflict etc. PDF 143 KB View the background to item 5.5
5.6	Section 6 - Local Member Consultative Charter PDF 144 KB View the background to item 5.6
5.7	Section 7 - Officers' Code of Conduct PDF 216 KB View the background to item 5.7
5.8	Section 8 - Confidential Reporting ("Whistleblowing") Code PDF 194 KB View the background to item 5.8
5.9	Section 9 - Local Code of Corporate Governance PDF 166 KB View the background to item 5.9
5.10	Section 10 - Planning Code of Conduct PDF 222 KB View the background to item 5.10
5.11	Section 11 - Licensing Code of Conduct PDF 187 KB View the background to item 5.11
5.12	Section 12 - Monitoring Officer Protocol PDF 181 KB View the background to item 5.12
5.13	Section 13 - Remote/Hybrid Meeting Etiquette PDF 292 KB View the background to item 5.13
6.	Part 6 \| Members' Allowances Scheme PDF 342 KB View the background to item 6. Additional documents: Part 6 - Members' Allowances Scheme 2025/26 , item 6. PDF 191 KB
7.	Part 7 \| Committee & Governance Structure PDF 342 KB View the background to item 7. Additional documents: Committee & Governance Structure (Rev. May 2025) , item 7. PDF 99 KB
8.	Part 8 \| Council Structure PDF 340 KB View the background to item 8. Additional documents: Council Structure (Rev. June 2025) , item 8. PDF 380 KB
9.	Part 9 \| Glossary of Common Terms PDF 342 KB View the background to item 9. Additional documents: Part 9 - Glossary of Common Terms , item 9. PDF 193 KB
10.	Part 10 \| Further Information and Contact Details PDF 344 KB View the background to item 10. Additional documents: Part 10 - Further Information and Contact Details , item 10. PDF 135 KB

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