Constitution and Mission

The Council's constitution sets out how the Council operates, how decisions are made and the procedures which are followed to ensure that these are efficient, transparent and accountable to local people.  Some of these processes are required by the law, while others are a matter for the Council to choose.

The Constitituion is divided into 16 articles which set out the basic rules governing the Council's business.  More detailed procedures and codes of practice are provided in separate rules and protocols at the end of the document.

Constitution of the Council

Constitution Front Page

Contents Page

Part 1 - Summary and Explanation

Part 2 - Articles of the Constitution

Part 3A - Responsibility for non-executive functions

Part 3B - Responsibility for functions - local choice

Part 3C - Responsibility for functions, Scheme of Delegation to Officers

Part 3D - Exercise of executive functions

Part 4A - Council Procedure Rules

Part 4B - Access to information procedure rules

Part 4C - Budget and policy framework procedure rules

Part 4D - Cabinet procedure rules

Part 4E - Overview and scrutiny procedure rules

Part 4F - Officer employment procedure rules

Part 4G - Financial regulations

Part 4H - Contract Standing Orders

Part 5 - Codes and Protocols

Part 6 - Members' Allowances Scheme

The Constitution of the Council was adopted on 30 December 2010 unless indicated otherwise.

The Council's Vision Statement is:

'Our vision is for the Borough of Broxbourne to be a pleasant place where people want to live, work and play; in which people respect each other and feel part of a vibrant, caring community.

Our ambition is to be the best, and to offer an excellent service to the public. To achieve this we will:

• Listen to the community

• Make prudent and effective use of resources

• Work with partners to maximise our impact

• Continually improve our services

• Enable all to fulfil their potential'

The Council's Mission Statement is:

"The mission of Broxbourne Council is to serve the public and to meet our statutory responsibilities with economy, efficiency and effectiveness.

We will do this with integrity, common sense and sound judgement. We will be courteous and patient and act in a professional and caring manner.

We will strive to meet the needs of the public and to reflect the priorities of the community in a balanced and fair way. We will respond to well-founded criticism with a willingness to listen, learn, do better and change if necessary.."