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Local Code of Governance

This Local Code of Governance has been developed from a framework document produced by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives and Senior Managers (SOLACE).  The six sections of the code define how we will comply with the six principles of good governance laid down by the independent commission on good governance in public services. These are:

• Vision, forward planning and performance
• Member and officer roles and responsibilities
• Standards of conduct
• Scrutiny and risk management
• Developing capacity
• Engaging with local people and stakeholders

 

What is Governance?

We define governance as: 'Ensuring we are doing the right things, in the right way, for the right people in an open, honest, inclusive and timely manner.'

 

The full Local Code of Governance document (pdf 125 kb)|