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Chapter 64: Contract and Procurement Procedure Rules
Chief Officers shall ensure that the Executive or an Executive Member is consulted on any procurement activity of a controversial nature. If however the decision is a ‘key’ decision that has not been delegated then a report must be submitted to Cabinet for determination having proper regard to the Access to Information Rules set out in Part B, Chapter 10 of the Constitution.
The purpose of these Procedures is to lay down a set of rules which provide a framework for all those involved in procuring supplies, works and services on behalf of the Council, or interacting with providers, or potential providers. They apply to all representatives of the Council, Officers, Agents, or Members. Failure to comply with these Procurement Procedures may put the Council at risk and can lead to disciplinary action against the person responsible.
3.1 The purpose of procurement activity is to achieve best value for local people in accordance with the Council’s statutory or approved objectives and the Corporate Procurement Strategy. This should include an innovative approach to relationships with the private and not-for-profit sectors within a robust contractual framework. Officers with responsibility for procurement must ensure that they are able to demonstrate achievement of best value by having regard to a combination of economy, efficiency and effectiveness.
Chapter 65: Corporate Operating Procedures
The Operating Procedures apply to the operation and management of all Council directorates. The procedures authorise relevant officers to exercise delegated functions of the Council as set out in these procedures and the Constitution.
In relation to all delegated authority given to officers by these procedures, the Chief Executive may allocate or re-allocate responsibility for exercising particular powers to any officer of the Council in the interests of effective corporate management as they think fit.
In exercising their delegated powers under these procedures the officers concerned shall have broad discretion, subject to complying with all relevant legislation, the Council’s constitution, including its contract and financial procedures and regulations, and overall Council policy, to use the most efficient effective and economic means available, including the deployment of staffing and other resources within their control and the procurement of other resources necessary, whether within or outside the Council.
Chapter 66: Corporate Scheme of Financial Regulations
The matters that Council Members determine can be undertaken by officers.
Chapter 67: Children's Services Directorate Scheme of Delegations
The Mayor and full Council both have power to delegate the exercise of these duties to members and officers. These delegations are set out in the Constitution. In addition, each Corporate Director also has the power to further delegate powers to individual officers and these are set out for the Children’ Services Directorate in this scheme of delegation.
Section 67(3) - Authorising officers to visit foster homes.
Nominating Education Welfare officers to represent the Authority in Court.