Knaresborough Town Council has adopted the latest North Yorkshire Council Code of Conduct. It applies to all Members and Co-opted members of local authorities, and all Members are required to sign up to it as part of their declarations of acceptance of office.

Code of Conduct

Knaresborough like any other town or parish have their own set of rules to follow, these are called Standing Orders. They follow a model set of Standing Orders as set out by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC). 

Standing Orders 

 Appraisal Policy and Procedure

Civility and Respect Protocol 

Communication Policy 

Complaints Procedure

Cross-Street Banner Policy

Delegation Scheme

Dignity at Work/Bullying Policy

Disciplinary Policy

Employers Liability Certificate

Equality and Diversity Policy 

Financial Regulations incl Internet Banking Policy 

Financial Reserves Policy 

Grant Funding Policy

Grant Application Form 

Grant Monitoring Form 

Grievance Policy

Members Travel Expenses Policy 

Members Travel Expenses Claim Form

Members Notice of Motion Form and Guidance

Media Policy

Opportunity to Speak for members of the public 

Pensions Policy

Publication Scheme 

Recording at Meetings

Records Management Policy

Risk Management Strategy 

Risk Assessment - Health & Safety 

Risk Assessment - Finance 

Social Media Policy 

Telephone Box Policy 

Training Policy 

Travel Expenses Policy 

Travel Expenses Claim Form 

Tree Management Policy  

Vexatious Complaints Policy 

Whistle Blowing Policy