Part IIArrangements with respect to executives etc.

Local authority constitution

37Local authority constitution

(1)

A local authority which are operating executive arrangements or alternative arrangements must prepare and keep up to date a document (referred to in this section as their constitution) which contains—

(a)

such information as the Secretary of State may direct,

(b)

a copy of the authority’s standing orders for the time being,

(c)

a copy of the authority’s code of conduct for the time being under section 51, and

(d)

such other information (if any) as the authority consider appropriate.

(2)

A local authority must ensure that copies of their constitution are available at their principal office for inspection by members of the public at all reasonable hours.

(3)

A local authority must supply a copy of their constitution to any person who requests a copy and who pays to the authority such reasonable fee as the authority may determine.