Financial Standing Orders and Regulations

To meet legal requirements we need to have a set of regulations to guide and assist both Council members and staff. All staff have a duty to comply with Financial Standing Orders and Regulations.

Financial Standing Orders

These orders set the main principles of financial control.

• Financial Standing Orders and Regulations (PDF 1.02MB)

Contract Standing Orders

Our purchasing decisions and processes are important because they involve public money. These are set out in our constitution (part 4.11) and give a structure where purchasing decisions are made and carried out. This makes sure we use our resources efficiently, openly and honestly.