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.