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.