Policies & governance
The Parish Council is governed by policies which set out the way we operate. Find out more by reading our policies below.
Parish Councils were established as the first tier of local government in 1894 to take over local oversight of civic duties in rural towns and villages. Yarnton Parish Council discharges its duties and powers within the law and according to its governance policies. All policies are reviewed regularly.
The rules governing the behaviour of Parish Councillors are set out in the Code of Conduct produced by Cherwell District Council and adopted by the Parish in March 2023. Parish Councillors work to rules on how business is conducted, as set out in the Standing Orders and the Financial Regulations.
Code of Conduct
Standing Orders
Financial Regulations
Privacy Notice
Further Policies
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Appraisal Example Documentation
Biodiversity Policy and Action Plan
Climate Emergency Statement
Communication Policy
Community Engagement Strategy
Complaints Procedure
Employment Whistle Blowing Policy
Flexible Working Policy
Freedom of Information Publication Policy and Model Publication Scheme
Data Protection Policy
Debit Card Use Policy
Dignity at Work / Bullying and Harassment Policy
Dispensations Procedure
Document Retention and Disposal Policy and Appendix
Expenses Policy
GDPR Information for Councillors
Gifts and Hospitality Policy
Grants Policy and Grant Application Form
Grievance and Disciplinary Procedure
Health and Safety Policy
Internal Audit Terms of Reference
Internet Banking Payment Procedure
Marking the Death of a Senior National Figure
Media and Press Policy
Meeting Attendance Policy
Member / Officer Protocol
Pensions Policy
Protocol on pre-application meetings for developments
Recording of Meetings Policy
Reserves Policy
Scheme of Delegation
Sexual Harassment Policy
Social Media and Electronic Communication Policy
Staffing Committee Terms of Reference
Staff Recruitment and Retention Policy
Training and Development Policy
Vacancy Procedure
Virtual Meeting Procedure
Volunteer policy
Website Policy
Website Accessibility Statement
Website Privacy Notice
