The Portsmouth City Council Constitution explains how the Council works, how decisions are made and how the Council makes sure its business is open, fair and accountable to local people.
Some parts of the Constitution are required by law. Others set out how the Council chooses to organise and manage its work.
The Constitution is divided into 16 parts, each covering a specific area of Council governance. More detailed rules, procedures and codes of practice are included in supporting documents and protocols.
All parts of the Constitution are available on this page.