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.