Constitution of the Council

The Chorley Council constitution sets out basic rules and principles which describe how the council operates, how decisions are taken, and the procedures which ensure that decisions are efficient, transparent and accountable to local people. 

The constitution is made up of several documents, including standing orders, the members code of conduct and the members allowances scheme. 

Table of Contents

Part 1 - Introduction

Vision and Values

The Constitution

Purpose

Review, Revision and Amendment

Suspension and Interpretation

Finance, Contracts and Legal Matters

Common Seal of the Council

Councillors

Composition and Eligibility

Roles and Responsibilities

Rights and Duties

Mayor and Deputy Mayor

Members Code of Conduct

Definitions

Purpose of the Code of Conduct

General Principles of Councillor Conduct

Application of the Code of Conduct

Standards of Councillor Conduct

Member-Officer Relations

Members’ Allowances Scheme

Travel and Subsistence Allowances

Dependant Carers Allowance

Part 2 - Responsibility and Functions

Part 3 - Procedure Rules