General Information
The Council is the ultimate decision making body
from which all other elements in the structure derive their authority.
 View the Council Committee Dates
Public Questions at Meetings of the Council
The Council determines the policy framework within which the Executive
Board operates. The broad functions of the Council are as follows:-
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Appoint the Executive Board
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Make appointments to Committees and outside bodies (excluding those
delegated to the Executive Board for determination)
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Determine the remit and terms of reference of Committees
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Adopt the Standing Orders for the Council
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Make arrangements for the appointment of the Head of the Paid Service
and consider matters relating to any misconduct
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Approve the Council Tax rate
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Elect the Mayor
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Appoint the Leader of the council
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Determine the policy framework for the Council by approving the major
strategic plans listed below -
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Corporate Strategy Statement
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Community Plan (requirement under Best Value)
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Unitary Development Plan
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Housing Strategic and Operational Plan
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Children's Services Plan
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Social Care Plan
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Educational Strategic Plan
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Economic Development Strategy
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Integrated Transport Strategy
Note - this list will be continually monitored to reflect changing circumstance,
government requirements and needs of the Council.
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