PART 1 N.I.COUNCILS

Constitutions of councilsN.I.

2—(1) A council must prepare and keep up to date a document (referred to in this section as its constitution) which contains—

(a)a copy of the council's standing orders;

(b)a copy of the Northern Ireland Local Government Code of Conduct for Councillors;

(c)such information as the Department may direct; and

(d)such other information (if any) as the council considers appropriate.

(2) A council must ensure that from 30th April 2015 copies of its constitution are available on its website and at its principal office for inspection by members of the public at all reasonable hours.

(3) A council must supply a copy of its constitution to any person who—

(a)requests a copy; and

(b)pays the council such reasonable fee as the council may determine.

Commencement Information

I1S. 2(1) in operation at 2.6.2014 for specified purposes by S.R. 2014/153, art. 3, Sch. 2

I2S. 2(2)(3) in operation at 1.4.2015 by S.R. 2015/209, art. 2, Sch. 1