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Governance & Policies

Statutory Documents

Standing Orders

Written rules for the local council, confirming the procedures and procedural matters for meetings.

Financial Regulations

Written rules that govern how the council manages its finances.

Data Protection

Data Map

The Data Map provides an overview of the personal data held by the Parish Council, including how it is collected, used, stored, and shared.

Privacy Notice for Staff, Councillors and Role Holders

This Privacy Notice explains how the Parish Council collects, uses, and protects personal data relating to staff, councillors and role holders.

General Privacy Notice

General Privacy Notice explains how the Parish Council collects, uses, and protects personal data, and outlines individuals’ rights in relation to their information.

Data Breach Policy

Policy sets out how the Parish Council identifies, reports, and manages data breaches to ensure they are handled promptly and in line with data protection requirements.

Data Protection Policy

This Data Protection Policy sets out how the Parish Council ensures personal data is handled lawfully, securely, and in line with data protection requirements.

Posters and Signage Policy

This Posters and Signage Policy sets out the rules for displaying posters and signage on Parish Council property and within areas managed by Oxfordshire County Council highways.

Retention of Documents and Records Policy

Policy detailing the council's responsibilities for retaining certain documents, and how long they should be retained.

Subject Access Request Procedure

This procedure explains how individuals can request access to their personal data held by the Parish Council and how such requests are handled in line with data protection requirements.

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) Certificate

Certificate of registration as proof of compliance with data protection laws

General Policies and Useful Documents

Councillor Code of Conduct

This Code of Conduct sets out the standards of behaviour expected from Parish Councillors in carrying out their duties.

Co-option Policy

This Co-option Policy sets out the process the Parish Council follows when filling councillor vacancies by co-option.

Complaints Procedure

This Complaints Procedure explains how to raise a complaint about the Parish Council and how it will be handled fairly and consistently.

Equality and Diversity Policy

This Equality Policy sets out the Parish Council’s commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and fair treatment in all its activities.

Freedom of Information and Publication Scheme

This Publication Scheme explains the information the Parish Council makes routinely available to the public and how it can be accessed, in line with the Freedom of Information Act.

Grant Awarding Policy

This Grant Awarding Policy sets out how the Parish Council considers and allocates grants to local organisations and community groups.

IT Policy

This IT Policy outlines how the Parish Council manages and uses its information technology systems and data.

Risk Assessment

This Risk Assessment outlines how the Parish Council identifies, evaluates, and manages risks to its services, assets, and activities.

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