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Kirklees Council's Constitution

Vanessa Redfern - July 2012
vanessa.redfern@kirklees.gov.uk

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The Constitution
The Constitution is a substantial document and so is divided into a number of sections that can be downloaded in PDF form. In Part 1 there is a summary and explanation of the Constitution and how it operates. This section can either be downloaded or viewed as web pages.

Parts 2-5 detail the articles, functions, rules and codes of the Constitution. Each of these documents can be downloaded in full or in sections.
Part 1: Summary and Explanation
Part 1: Summary and Explanation (PDF 33kb)
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Part 2: Articles of the Constitution
Part 2: Articles of the Constitution (PDF 270kb)

Part 3: Responsibility for Functions
Part 3: Responsibility for Functions (PDF 357kb)
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Part 4: Rules of Procedure
Part 4: Rules of Procedure (PDF 695kb)

Part 5: Codes and Protocols
Part 5: Codes and Protocols (PDF 395kb)
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Part 6: Member's Allowances Scheme
Part 6: Member's Allowances Scheme (PDF 95kb)

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Part 7: Director and Assistant Director Structure
Part 7: Director and Assistant Director Structure (PDF 39kb)

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Further information
The council welcomes participation by its citizens in its work. For further information on your rights as a citizen, please contact:

Policy and Governance
2nd floor
Civic Centre III
Huddersfield
HD1 2EY

Tel: 01484 221700
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