Brightmere Council is governed through elected councillors and administered by council officers working within the authority's constitution and delegated responsibilities.
Democratic decision making
Full Council is the principal meeting of all councillors. Executive arrangements deal with functions assigned to the council's executive leadership, while committees and other council bodies exercise the responsibilities given to them by the constitution.
Overview and scrutiny
Scrutiny provides challenge and review of executive decision making and service performance. It can consider evidence, examine matters within the council's remit and make recommendations without taking over the executive function itself.
Audit, governance and standards
Audit and governance arrangements support assurance over the council's systems and use of resources. Standards arrangements deal with councillor conduct and help maintain confidence in the democratic process.
Council officers
Officers deliver services, provide professional advice, maintain council records and exercise delegated powers where authorised. Senior and statutory officer functions support the lawful and effective administration of the authority.