How the council makes decisions

We are a public service organisation which is led by elected councillors and we follow a cabinet model.

Our constitution sets out:

• how we operate
• how decisions are made
• how councillors are chosen for different roles
• the rules and procedures we follow to ensure we are accountable to local people

View our constitution

It is a legal requirement for a local authority to have a constitution and to make this available to the public.

If you have specific questions about the constitution or its contents, contact [email protected].

The constitution was formally approved by the Shadow Authority for the Buckinghamshire Council on 27 February 2020 and it will be reviewed annually.

Be a part of decisions that matter to you by:

• getting in touch with your local councillor
• finding out what committee meetings are happening
• viewing upcoming decisions and past decisions
• watching cabinet and committee meetings webcast live or as recordings