Council Procedures

Cardinham Parish Council functions according to its normal operating procedures detailed below.
 
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the Parish Council followed Cornwall ALC Ltd advice:
 
“The most important advice is that the council should adopt a broad delegation which will allow it to continue to operate outside of meetings until such time as the advice changes. Rather than using physical meetings, the council should use email and its website as far as possible to replicate debate and the gathering of public opinion. The legislation allows for the council to delegate to an officer but not individual members and the wording of the resolution below reflects the law.
 
In view of the above, on 11/04/20  the Cardinham Parish Council resolved :
That the Council delegates authority to the Clerk in consultation with the Chairman and
Vice Chairman to take any actions necessary with associated expenditure to protect the interests of the community and ensure council business continuity during the period of the pandemic Coronavirus, informed by consultation with the members of the council.”

This advice remains in force in the event it is needed to address a future emergency situation.

Cardinham Parish Council Policies and Procedures

Grants Policy and Internal Controls Policy adopted at the June 2024 meeting

Grants Policy – June 2024

Statement of Internal Control – June 2024

Updated Standing Orders and Financial Regulations adopted at the May 2024 meeting:

Standing Orders – updated 2024

Financial Regulations – updated 2024

Civility and Respect Mission Statement – agreed by Cardinham Parish Council in December 2021

MISSION STATEMENT

‘Civility and respect should be at the heart of public life and good governance is fundamental to ensuring an effective and well-functioning democracy at all levels.

The intimidation, abuse, bullying and harassment of councillors, professional officers and staff, in person or online, is totally unacceptable whether that is by councillors, professional officers, staff or members of the public.

We are committed to working together to promote civility and respect in public life, good governance, positive debate and supporting the well-being of councillors, professional officers and staff’.

Updated Standing Orders and Financial Procedures adopted at the Parish Council’s meeting in August 2021:

Standing Orders 2021

Financial Regulations 2021

The Standing Orders and Financial Regulations adopted by the Cardinham Parish Council at its meeting in July 2017 can be found below:

CPC Standing Orders

CPC Financial Regulations

The Cardinham Parish Council Mission Statement, read out at the October 2017 meeting, can be found below:

Cardinham Parish Council Mission Statement

Cardinham Parish Council operates under the Code of Conduct for Local Councils

Code of Conduct March 2021- Local Councils 10.5