Key documents
A - The Constitution
- Part 1 – Summary and Explanation
- Part 2 – Articles of the Constitution
- Part 3 – Responsibilities for Functions
- Part 4 – Rules of Procedure
- Part 5 – Codes and Protocols
- Part 6 – Members’ Allowances Scheme
- Part 7 – Appointment to Outside Organisations and other bodies
- Part 8 – Management Structure
B - Essential documents supporting the Council’s Constitution
- Budget and Policy framework, plans and strategies (including published minutes of meetings)
- Code of Conduct for Members
- Code of Conduct for Employees
- Whistleblowing Policy and Procedure Document
- Planning Code of Practice
- Anti Money Laundering Policy
- Code of Corporate Governance
C - Key Policy Documents
- Council Plan
- Sustainable Community Strategy
- Statement of Community Involvement
D - Key Budget and Risk Management Documents
- Council’s Annual Budget
- Medium Term Financial Strategy
- Annual Statement of Accounts
- External Auditor’s Annual Report
- Council’s Risk Management Framework
- Council’s Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy
- Annual Governance Statement
E - Key Member, Officer Decision Making
- Responsibility for Functions (Part 3 of the Council’s Constitution)
F - Miscellaneous Documents
- Corporate Complaints Procedures
- Members Training and Development Programme
- Register of Members’ Interests
- Members’ Gifts and Hospitality Register
- Officers’ Gifts and Hospitality Register
- Hartlepool Borough Council Performance Reports