Decision Making
The Administrative Scheme is approved at the first statutory meeting of each new Council (following Local Government Elections). Throughout the term of the Council this requires regular updating to reflect changes in the Council's decision making and organisational structures / strategic responsibilities. The current version can be found in the documents section
The Administrative Scheme of East Dunbartonshire Council is the rule book which governs how the Council works. The scheme covers:
View How our meetings are conducted and decisions are made.
Membership of decision making bodies
View our Committee structure.
Powers of the Council/Committees
View the Delegated powers to/remits of committees etc
Delegated powers to officers
Read the Service areas and decision making powers attributed to Senior Officers.
Financial regulations
Read our Statutory rules for ensuring financial propriety.
Contract standing orders
View our rules governing contracts for providing/receiving goods and services.
Standing orders governing the lease or disposal of heritable property
View our rules governing disposal/lease of heritable property.