Governance Documents
There are a number of key documents which set out how North Ayrshire Council and its committees or officers makes decisions. Some key documents are listed below.
North Ayrshire Council
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Scheme of Administration
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The Scheme of Administration provides for the delegation by the Council of decision making authority to various committees. The Scheme establishes the committees of the Council, provides for their compositions, and sets out their terms of reference and any limitations on their decision making powers. There is a separate Scheme of Administration in respect of the North Ayrshire Integration Joint Board (below).
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Standing Orders Relating to Meetings and Proceedings of the Council
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The Standing Orders are procedural rules which govern the conduct of meetings of the Council and its committees. The Standing Orders provide for such matters as questions, voting, motions and amendments, the power of the Provost/Chair and so on. There are separate Standing Orders relating to meetings of the North Ayrshire Integration Joint Board (below).
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Scheme of Delegation to Officers
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The Scheme of Delegation to Officers sets out the extent of decision making powers delegated by the Council to senior officers.
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Standing Orders Relating to Contracts and Contract Procedure Rules for North Ayrshire Council
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The Standing Orders Relating to Contracts (the Standing Orders) set out how the Council will invite tenders and let contracts for the supply of goods, works for services.
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Financial Regulations and
Codes of Financial Practice
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The Council's Financial Regulations
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Member Officer Protocol
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Guidelines for Member/Officer Relations
(incorporating the Protocol on Member/Officer Relations from the Councillors’ Code of Conduct)
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North Ayrshire Integration Joint Board
Ayrshire Regional Economic Joint Committee and Ayrshire Economic Partnership Board
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Standing Orders for the Conduct of Meetings
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The Standing Orders are procedural rules which govern the conduct of meetings of the Ayrshire Regional Economic Joint Committee and Ayrshire Economic Partnership Board.
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Ayrshire Shared Services Joint Committee
North Ayrshire Council Committee Guidance Documents and Procedures
General
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Webcasting Protocol
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This protocol is intended to assist the conduct of physical meetings which are webcast to the internet and helps ensure compliance with the Council’s obligations under the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Human Rights Act 1998. Contained are provisions that will apply to all meetings webcast by the Council.
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| Hybrid Meetings Protocol |
This protocol sets out the arrangements in place when a meeting takes place on a hybrid basis, i.e. with some participants joining the meeting via a remote platform and others attending in person.
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Appeals Committee
Audit and Scrutiny Committee
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Guidance on Deputations and Petitions
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This guidance sets out the process to be followed by persons wishing to make a deputation or submit a petition to the Scrutiny and Petitions, Planning, or Licensing Committees.
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Cabinet Call in Procedure
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This guidance sets out the process which is followed when Elected Members call-in decisions by the Cabinet which they feel require further scrutiny.
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Cabinet
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Cabinet Call in Procedure
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This guidance sets out the process which is followed when Elected Members call-in decisions by the Cabinet which they feel require further scrutiny.
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Guidance on Addressing the Cabinet
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This guidance sets out the process to be followed by persons who have been invited to address the Cabinet
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Education Appeals Committee
Licensing Committee
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Guidance on Deputations and Petitions
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This guidance sets out the process to be followed by persons wishing to make a deputation or submit a petition to the Scrutiny and Petitions, Planning, or Licensing Committees.
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Local Review Body
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Meeting Procedure
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This document sets out the procedure which will be followed by the Local Review Body when determining a review request.
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Hearing Procedure
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This document sets out the procedure which will be followed should the Local Review Body request a hearing to assist in determining a review request.
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Pre Examination Meeting Procedure
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This document sets out the procedure which will be followed should the Local Review Body request a pre-examination meeting prior to determining a review request.
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| Notice of Review - Guidance Notes |
This document provides guidance to applicants on the Notice of Review process |
North Ayrshire Council (Planning)
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Guidance on Deputations and Petitions
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This document sets out the process to be followed by persons wishing to make a deputation or submit a petition to the Scrutiny and Petitions, Planning, or Licensing Committees.
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Planning Committee