Code of Conduct / Civility and Respect
Heworth Without Parish Council has adopted a Code of Conduct each parish councillor has signed a declaration to abide by it.
View the Code of Conduct / Civility and Respect Model here
On 15th May 2023 Heworth Without Parish Council resolved to confirm its eligibility for use of the General Power of Competence (as determined by (SI 2012/965) Parish Councils (General Power of Competence) (Prescribed Conditions) Order 2012
- Clerk holds the required sector specific qualifications and
- Councillors elected, equals or exceed two thirds of the total number of Councillors; presently 9/9
The criteria for eligibility must be reaffirmed every at every relevant meeting of the council; i.e. annual meeting of the council after local elections