Council Constitution

Part 2 - Articles of the Constitution

Article 20 - Interpretation and Publication of the Constitution

20.1 Suspension of the Constitution

The Articles of the Constitution may not be suspended unless in accordance with the Council’s Procedural Rules.

20.1 Interpretation

The ruling of the Civic Mayor/Chair of Council Business as to the proceedings of the Council shall not be challenged at any meeting of the Council. Such interpretation will have regard to the purposes of this Constitution contained in Article 1.

20.3 Publication

1. The Chief Executive will give a printed copy of this Constitution to each Member of the authority upon delivery to him/her of that individual’s Declaration of Acceptance of Office on the Member first being elected to the Council.
   
   
2. The Chief Executive will ensure that copies are available for inspection on the Council’s website, at Council Offices, libraries and other appropriate locations, and can be purchased by Members of the public and local press and on payment of a reasonable fee.
   
   
3. The Chief Executive will ensure that the summary of the Constitution is made widely available within the area and is updated as necessary.