Constitution
Our Constitution provides the framework within which we operate. It describes how decisions are made, who is responsible for making decisions and the procedures that are followed to ensure we are transparent, accountable and efficient.
The Constitution came into effect on the 18 March 2024 and is periodically reviewed and amended as necessary. The Monitoring Officer is responsible for keeping the Master Copy of the Constitution and updating it as required.
Guide to the CJC’s Constitution
1 – Summary and Explanation
2A. Article 1 – The Constitution
2B. Article 2 – Members of the CJC
2C. Article 3 – Citizens and the CJC
2D. Article 4 – Corporate Joint Committee
2E. Article 5 – Overview and Scrutiny 4
2F. Article 6 – Governance & Audit Sub-Committee
2G. Article 7 – Standards Committee
2H. Article 8 – Other Sub-Committees and Advisory Boards
2I. Article 9 – Joint Arrangements
2J. Article 10 – Officers
2K. Article 11 – Decision Making
2L. Article 12 – Finance, Contracts and Legal Matters
2M. Article 13 – Review, Revision and Suspension of the Constitution
3A. Matters Reserved to the CJC & Terms of Reference of Portfolio Holders
3B. Terms of Reference and Delegation of Duties to Sub-Committees & Other Bodies
3C. Delegations to Officers
4A. CJC Procedure Rules
4B. Sub-Committee Procedure Rules
4C. Access to Information Procedure Rules
4D. Financial Procedure Rules
4E. Contract Procedure Rules (effective from 1 April 2024)
4E. Contract Procedure Rules (effective from 24 February 2025)
4F. Officer Employment Procedure Rules
5A. Code of Conduct for Members
5B. Code of Conduct for Employees
5C. Protocol on Member Officer Relations
5D. Petitions Scheme
6. Standing Orders in relation to the delivery of Cardiff Capital Region City Deal
Annex 1 – Cardiff Capital Region City Deal
Annex 2 – Terms of Reference of, and Matters Reserved to, the CJC
Annex 3 – Matters Reserved to the Councils
Annex 4 – Heads of Expenditure
Annex 5 – City Deal Wider Investment Fund Assurance Framework
7. Members Scheme of Remuneration and Allowances 2025-26
8. Senior Management Structure Chart