Birtley Parish Council Documents
Freedom of Information (Freedom of Information Act 2000 – Birtley Parish Council Publication Scheme)
Code of Conduct (Pursuant to section 27 of the Localism Act 2011, Birtley Parish Council has adopted the Northumberland Association of Local Councils Model Code of Conduct)
Standing Orders (Birtley Parish Council have adopted Model Standing Orders for Smaller Parish Councils based on the Model compiled by the Northumberland Association of Local Councils)
Risk Assessment (This document is reviewed annually)
Complaints Policy and Procedures
(Birtley Parish Council is committed to providing high quality services to all our residents. If you have a complaint, suggestion or compliment contact the Clerk)
Grievance Procedure (Designed to comply with the Instrument and Articles of Government and with advice from ACAS)
Archive of Meetings (At present covers the years from 2003 to date)
Council Audit
The external audit will be carried out by PKF Littlejohn LLP in line with the Audit Commission to comply with the new Transparency Code option of SLAAA Ltd (Smaller Local Authorities Audit Appointments). The SLAAA will be the contact point for complaints/queries and appointment of an external auditor if necessary.