Council and democracy

Hertfordshire County Council Constitution

The Constitution of Hertfordshire County Council sets out the rules under which the Council conducts its business. It aims to:

• enable the Council to provide clear leadership to the community in partnership with the public, businesses and other organisations
• support the active involvement of members of the public in decision-making
• help Councillors represent their constituents
• enable decisions to be taken efficiently and effectively
• enable decision-makers to be held to account
• ensure that decision-makers are identifiable and that reasons are given for decisions.