Council Constitution

The Constitution sets out how the City Council operates and how decisions are made.

It details the procedures which are followed to ensure that these are efficient, transparent and accountable to local people. Some of these matters are required by law, while others are a matter for the Council to choose. You can download the council constitution here.

What's in the Constitution
Members of the Council
Citizens and the Council
The Council meetings
Chairing the Council
Overview and Scrutiny of Decisions
The Cabinet
Regulatory and other Committees
The Standards Committee
Area Committees
Joint Arrangements
Officers
Decision Making
Finance, Contracts and Legal Matters

If you have any questions regarding this, please email democratic.services@gloucester.gov.uk