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Governance & Policies

Statutory Policies and Documents

Standing Orders

Written rules for the local council, confirming the procedures and procedural matters for meetings.

Scheme of Delegation

Document detailing the functions of the Council that have been delegated to committees, sub committees, officers, or other authorities.

Asset Register

Details of the council's owned assets.

Councillor Code of Conduct

This is a document explaining the role and expected conduct of Councillors.

Financial and Management Risk Assessment

An assessment of management controls and measures in place to minimise risk for the Council.

Health & Safety Statement

A document detailing the general health and safety policy and arrangements for Northaw & Cuffley Parish Council.

Insurance

Details of the Council's public and employer liability insurance.

Investment Policy

A policy document detailing the Council procedures regarding investment of any temporarily surplus funds held on behalf of the community.

Model Publication Scheme

Details of information available from Northaw & Cuffley Parish Council in accordance with the requirements of the Information Commissioner

Records Management Policy

A policy document detailing the management of records within Northaw and Cuffley Parish Council.

Council Policies and Documents

CCTV Code of Practice

A document detailing the codes of practice regarding the use of Council owned CCTV systems and associated data.

Complaints Procedure

A document detailing procedures to deal with formal complaints received regarding Council operations and services

Lost Property Policy

A document detailing Council policy and procedures designed to manage and handle lost property

Memorial Trees and Bench Policy

A policy document detailing the donation and management of memorials

Press & Media Policy

A document detailing the Council policy for dealing with the Press & Media

Unreasonable Behaviour Policy

A document detailing Council policy regarding unreasonable behaviour (including abusive, persistent or vexatious complaints)

Staffing Policies and Documents

Council Staff Code of Conduct

A document detailing the standards of conduct required from members of staff.

Dignity At Work Policy

A zero tolerance policy regarding the harassment and bullying of Council Members and Officers

Home Working Policy

A document detailing the Council policy on Home Working.

Lone Working Policy

A document detailing the Council policy on Lone Working.

Staff & Councillor Training Policy

A document detailing the Council policy regarding Staff and Councillor training

Staff Performance Appraisal Policy

A document detailing the Council policy regarding the handling of Staff Performance Appraisals

Working From Home Policy

A document detailing the Council policy regarding employees working from home

Data Policies

Accessibility Statement

A web accessibility statement is an information page on your website that clearly states the level of web accessibility to which the website aims to conform.

Privacy Policy

A privacy policy is a statement or legal document that discloses some or all of the ways a party gathers, uses, discloses, and manages a customer or client's data.

Commitments & Pledges

Civility and Respect Pledge

This details whether the council has signed the Civility and Respect pledge. This is a project between NALC, SLCC and OVW to help councils show their zero tolerance for bullying, harassment and intimidation in local councils.

Committee Terms of Reference

Human Resources Committee Terms of Reference

Terms of reference for the Human Resources Committee

Planning Committee Terms of Reference

Terms of reference for the Planning Committee

Highways & Footpaths Advisory/Working Group

Terms of reference for the Highways & Footpaths Advisory/Working Group

General Council Documents

Volunteer Form

Application form to be completed by any Member of the Public applying for a volunteer position with the Council.

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