Governance & Procedures - TWYWELL PARISH COUNCIL

Governance & Procedures

Parish Councils were established as the first tier of local government in 1894 to take over local oversight of civic duties in rural towns and villages. Twywell Parish Council discharges its duties and powers within the law and according to its governance policies. These policies are reviewed annually.

The rules governing the behaviour of Parish councillors are set out in the Code of Conduct established by the Localism Act 2011. Parish Councillors work to rules on how business is conducted, as set out in the Standing Orders adopted by the Parish Council.

Further details on the governance and procedures of Parish Councils can be found in the Local Government Act 1972, the Localism Act 2011 (overview) and the Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities. A guide for good governance is also provided in the Governance Toolkit for Parish & Town Councils, produced in partnership between the National Association of Local Councils, the Society of Local Council Clerks, Standards for England and the Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitors and is endorsed by the Local Government Association (2009).

Twywell Parish Council is a member of the Northants County Association of Local Councils (NCALC) which provides support and training for the Parish Councillors and the Parish Clerk.

The policies listed below have been approved in line with the Parish Council Meetings and will be reviewed annually

The above information has been been supplied by the previous clerks

Below has been updated by the current clerk

RECENTLY REVIEW AND ADOPTED POLICIES FOR TPC

TPC Standing Orders.pdf

TPC Model Financial Regulations 2019.pdf

TPC - Risk Assessment.pdf

TPC - Declaration of acceptance of office 2021v1.pdf

TPC - Members code of conduct.pdf

TPC - Members Register of Interests.pdf

TPC - Electronic Summons Consent Form.pdf

TPC - GDPR Cllrs resignation checklist.pdf