The Constitution

Part 1: Summary and Explanation

Part 2: Articles of the Constitution

Part 3: Responsibility for Functions

Part 3.1: Responsibility for Functions Introduction

Part 3.2: Responsibility for Local Choice Functions

Part 3.3: Responsibility for Council (Non-Executive) Functions

Part 3.4: Responsibility for Executive Functions

Part 3.5: District Committees

Part 3.6: Overview & Scrutiny Management Committee

Part 3.7: Scheme of Delegation to Officers

Part 3.8: Advisory Committees/Panels

Part 3.9: Boards of Council Officers

Part 4: Rules of Procedure

Part 4.1: Council Procedure Rules

Part 4.2: Access to Information Procedure Rules

Part 4.3: Budget and Policy Framework Rules

Part 4.4: Executive Procedure Rules

Part 4.5: Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rules

Part 4.6: Financial Procedure Rules

Part 4.7: Contract Procedure Rules

Part 4.8: Officer Employment Procedure Rules

Part 5: Codes and Protocols

Part 5.1: Code of Conduct

Part 5.2: Monitoring Officer Protocol

Part 5.3: Protocol for Planning Committees and Sub-committees

Part 5.4: Decision Make on Ward Issues - Procedural Advice to Cabinet Members

Part 5.5: Protocol on the Role of Representatives on Key Outside Bodies in Representing the Interests of the Council

Part 5.6: Officers' Code of Conduct

Part 5.7: Protocol for Public Speaking at Planning Committees and Sub-committees

Part 5.8: Licensing and Safety Committee Protocol

Part 5.9: Councillors and Officers in Kirklees - A Protocol for Working Effectively

Part 5.10: Safeguarding Protocol

Part 5.11: Protocol for Online Meetings

Part 5.12: Protocol for the Exercise of Concurrent Functions and Associated Statutory Consents

Part 6: Member's Allowances Scheme

Part 7: Strategic Director and Service Director Structure