Article 13 – Review and Revision of the Constitution

13.1    Duty to monitor and review the constitution

The Monitoring Officer and the Standards Committee will monitor and review the operation of the Constitution to ensure that the aims and principles of the Constitution are given full effect.

13.2 Changes to the Constitution

(a) Subject to (b) below, changes to the constitution will only be approved by Council after considering a report on the proposal by the Monitoring Officer and, as appropriate, any advice from the Standards Committee.

(b) The Monitoring Officer may make minor changes to the constitution to reflect new legislation or changes to officer titles under a restructure providing that when they do so, information is subsequently provided to the Council to explain the effect of those changes.

(c) Any councillor or any Committee may submit proposals for changes to this Constitution to the Council for consideration.

(d) The Council must take reasonable steps to consult with local electors and other interested persons in the area when drawing up proposals to change its governance arrangements.