Policies and documents
General Administration & Community
Standing Orders
This document explains the rules, functions and jobs St. Agnes Parish Council is responsible for.
Freedom of Information Policy
This policy outlines how the Council complies with Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Code of Practice for Handling Complaints
The procedure for the handling of complaints to address the concerns expressed by members of the public.
Grants Policy
This policy outlines how and why St. Agnes Parish Council award grants, who is eligible to apply and what can be funded.
COVID-19 New Cemetery and Burial measures
New procedures effective immediately at Cemeteries and regarding burials.
Privacy Notice
This Notice explains how the Parish Council processes and stores your personal information in compliance with the law.
Grant Form
Form for eligible organisations to use to apply for grant funding; to be completed in conjunction with the Grants Policy.
General Risk Assessment 2019/20
This document explains the checks the Council have in place to manage and control risk.
Finance
Financial Regulations
Annual Return 2019/20 pages 1&2
Unaudited annual governance and accountability return 2019/20, pages 1 & 2.
Annual Return 2019/20 page 6
Unaudited annual governance and accountability return 2019/20, page 6.
Budget 2019/20
The Council’s planned expenditure and income for 2019/20 broken down into sub-headings.
Annual Return 2019/20 page 3
Unaudited annual governance and accountability return 2019/20, page 3.
Investment Policy
This policy outlines the Council’s approach to managing and investing surplus and reserve funds.
Notice of Public Rights 2019/20
The Notice of Public Rights to view the accounts of Financial Year 2019/20.
Annual Return 2019/20 pages 4&5
Unaudited annual governance and accountability return 2019/20, pages 4 & 5.
Internal Control Policy
Procedure for Councillors to follow when checking administrative and financial practices of the Council.
Planning
Planning Responses during COVID-19 closure
This document outlines how the Council will respond to Planning Applications during the suspension of Council activities due to the COVID-19 outbreak..
Planning Correspondence
This document outlines how correspondence from the public regarding planning matters will be processed.
Disagreeing with Cornwall Council
Policy explaining the steps taken when receiving a ‘5 day protocol’ notice due to conflicting opinion on a planning application.
Planning Inspectorate Appeal
This document explains the procedure the Council will follow when contacted about a Planning appeal.
Personnel
Code of Conduct
Health, Safety and Welfare Policy
This establishes standards at work and distributes responsibility across the Council.
Training & Development Policy
Outlining the Council’s commitment to Staff and Cllr training/development.
Organisational Chart
This Chart displays all Parish Council staff roles/levels and the Full Time Equivalent (FTE) hours for each position.
Equal Opportunities Policy
This policy sets out the Council’s commitment to equal opportunities in the workplace.
Whistleblowing Policy
This policy is in place to uphold the integrity and transparency of the Council and protect all personnel.
Officer Member Protocol
This outlines how officers and Councillors should best work together effectively.
Co-option Procedure
This document explains how the Council selects a new Councillor to fill a vacancy not filled by election.
Library
Safeguarding Policy (Library)
A policy designed by Cornwall Council (adopted by the Parish) addressing Library Safeguarding.
Unreasonable Behaviour (Library)
A policy designed by Cornwall Council (adopted by the Parish) on Unreasonable Behaviour.
Wi-fi Acceptable Use Policy (Library)
A policy designed by Cornwall Council (adopted by the Parish) addressing WiFi acceptable use.
Library Charges 2019/20
A policy designed by Cornwall Council (adopted by the Parish) addressing Library Charges.
Computer Access & Usage Policy (Library)
A policy designed by Cornwall Council (adopted by the Parish) on Computer access & usage.
Volunteer Policy (Library)
A policy designed by Cornwall Council (adopted by the Parish) addressing Volunteering.
Information Governance (Library)
A policy designed by Cornwall Council (adopted by the Parish) on Information Governance.
Information Security Policy (Library)
A policy designed by Cornwall Council (adopted by the Parish) addressing Information security.