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strategyThe Council's Constitution

South Lakeland District Council has a Constitution which sets out how the Council operates, how decisions are made and the procedures which are followed to ensure that these are efficient, transparent and accountable to local people. Some of these processes are required by the law, while others are a matter for the Council to choose.
 
The Constitution is divided into 16 articles which set out the basic rules governing the Council's business.  More detailed procedures and codes of practice are provided in separate rules and protocols at the end of the Consitution.
 

Constitution Documents

 
Please select a link below to view the section you require
 
Contents - May 2013
 
Part 1 - Summary and Explanation - May 2013
 
Part 2 - Articles of the Constitution - May 2013
 
Part 3 - Responsibility for Functions - May 2013
 
Part 4 - Rules of Procedure - May 2013
 
Part 5 - Codes and Protocols - May 2013
 
Part 6 - Members' Allowance Scheme - May 2013
 
Part 7 - Council Structure - May 2013
 
Part 7a - Council Structure Diagram May 2013