Full-Council-Functions-May-2021.pdf

Diamond Jubilee Lodge, Wood View Road, Hellesdon, Norwich NR6 5QB
Tel: 01603 301751 email: clerk@hellesdon-pc.gov.uk www.hellesdon-pc.gov.uk
Parish Clerk – Natasha Carver

FULL COUNCIL FUNCTIONS

2021 - 2022

Matters reserved to Full Council

The following matters are reserved to Full Council – where appropriate, on the recommendation of a
committee or working group.

   •   The approval of the Council’s annual budget and precept
   •   The approval of the Council’s Statement on Internal Control
   •   The approval of the Councils annual accounts and annual governance statement
   •   The approval of the Council’s Standing Orders
   •   The approval of the Council’s Financial Regulations
   •   The approval of the Council’s Scheme of Delegation
   •   The approval of the Council’s Banking Arrangements
   •   The approval of the Council’s Code of Conduct
   •   The consideration of the Internal Auditor’s interim and final report
   •   The consideration of the External Auditor’s report where the Auditor requires it to be
       considered at a meeting of the Council
   •   Appointment of Standing Committees
   •   Appointment of Special Committees
   •   Making, amending or revoking By-laws
   •   Prosecution or defence in a court of law other than an Employment Tribunal
   •   Nomination or appointment of representatives of the Council at any Inquiry on matters
       affecting the parish, excluding those matters specific to a Committee
   •   The consideration of the Vision, Mission & Core Behavioural Values Statement of the Council
   •   Any decision to borrow money or apply for permission to borrow
   •   If appropriate, a consideration and subsequent resolution to make the Council eligible to
       exercise the General Power of Competence
   •   The incurring of expenditure not in the budget or above committee budgetary provision on any
       individual item or contract
   •   Any variation or waiver of the Council’s procurement policy
   •   To consider a formal complaint received in accordance with the Council’s Complaint Policy
       (Complaints Panel)

                                                                                            Hellesdon Parish Council
                                                                                               Scheme of Delegation
                                                                                               Full Council Functions
                                                      First adopted at Annual Parish Council Meeting – 10th May 2016
                                                      Last adopted at Annual Parish Council meeting – 18th May 2021
                                                                                       Due to be reviewed May 2022
•   To consider a Staff Capability, Staff Disciplinary or Staff Grievance appeal (Staff Appeals Panel)
•   To liaise with staff in an open forum in respect of the work of the Council (Staff Liaison Panel)
•   The co-option of a member to fill a casual vacancy
•   The appointment of non-councillors to committees
•   The appointment of the Clerk to the Council
•   The dismissal of the Clerk to the Council
•   Any other matter which must, by law, be reserved to the Full Council