Governance and Policy

Standing Orders

The Council operates within a set of procedures called the Standing Orders and abide by an agreed Code of Conduct. These incorporate the legislation that governs local councils and set out:-

• how meetings and debates are run
• how decisions are made and who can make them
• how Councillors should conduct themselves
• the role of the Town Clerk and matters affecting employees
• the role and creation of Committees
• Financial matters
• Local rules

Financial Regulations

The Council also has Financial Regulations which govern how it manages its finances and contracts in some detail. They include:-

• Setting the annual budget and precept
• Payments of accounts
• Salaries
• Loans and investments
• Orders and contracts for goods and services
• Insurance

Insurance

Skegness Town Council ensures that it has up to date insurance to mitigate potential risk to public money.

Risk Management

The Council has a Risk Management Policy and records and manages its strategic, operational and project risks on a Risk Register that is reviewed quarterly

Safeguarding Policy

Skegness Town Council have a safeguarding policy in place to protect all children and vulnerable adults who receive or use Council run services or facilities.

Policy Register

A full list of all Skegness Town Council's policies: