Council governance

8 articles

a. Constitution

The Local Government Act 1972 sets out the constitution and powers of parish and town councils. Sec…

b. Number of councillors (seats)

A parish council consists of the number of councillors fixed by the district council, which must no…

c. Roles and responsibilities

S.112, Local Government Act 1972 requires councils to employ such officers (staff) as it considers…

d. Committees

Section 101, Local Government Act 1972, permits a council to arrange for the discharge of its funct…

e. Council as trustee of a charity

Councils may be either custodian trustee, or sole trustee of a local charitable facility, such as a…

f. Complaints against the Council

Councils should have a means by which the public can seek redress about its performance, decisions…

g. Execution of legal documents

A legal deed shall not be executed on behalf of the council unless authorised by a resolution. If a…

h. Standing Orders

Paragraph 42, Schedule 12, Local Government Act 1972, allows councils to make standing orders for t…