East Hampshire District Council has agreed a constitution,
which sets out how the Council operates, how decisions are made and
the procedures followed to ensure that these are efficient,
transparent and accountable to local people. Some of these
processes are required by law, whilst others are a matter for the
council to choose.
The Constitution is divided into the following
parts:
Part 1 – Summary and Explanation
Part 2 – Summary of Responsibilities
Part 3 – Rules of Procedure
Part 4 – Codes and Protocols
Part 5 – Councillors’ Allowances Scheme
Part 6 – Glossary of Terms