Scheme of Governance

Publications

• Part 1 - Standing Orders (PDF 477KB)
  Last Update: 25/03/2026

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• Part 2A - List of Committee Powers (PDF 653KB)
  Last Update: 25/03/2026

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• Part 2B - List of Officer Powers (PDF 715KB)
  Last Update: 25/03/2026

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• Part 2C - Planning Delegations (PDF 454KB)
  Last Update: 25/03/2026

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• Part 3 - Financial Regulations (PDF 704KB)
  Last Update: 25/03/2026

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• Part 4A - Scrutiny and Improvement at Aberdeenshire (pdf 8MB)
  Last Update: 25/03/2026

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• Part 4B - Policy Development and Review Framework (pdf 792KB)
  Last Update: 25/03/2026

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• Part 4C - Procurement Guidance (pdf 276KB)
  Last Update: 25/03/2026

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• Part 4D - Financial Delegation Tables (pdf 291KB)
  Last Update: 25/03/2026

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• Part 4E - Notice of Motion Guidance (pdf 300KB)
  Last Update: 25/03/2026

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• Part 4F - Member Promoted Issue Form and Guidance (pdf 277KB)
  Last Update: 25/03/2026

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• Part 4G - Guidance on Fully Virtual and Hybrid Meetings (PDF 148KB)
  Last Update: 25/03/2026

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• Part 4H - Guidance on petitions (pdf 358KB)
  Last Update: 25/03/2026

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• Part 4I - Development Plan Governance Guidance (PDF 190KB)
  Last Update: 25/03/2026

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• Part 4J – Written Question Guidance (PDF 277KB)
  Last Update: 25/03/2026

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• Part 4K - Glossary of Terms (PDF 422KB)
  Last Update: 25/03/2026