A local authority must prepare and keep up to date a document (referred to in this section as its constitution) which contains—
a copy of the authority's standing orders for the time being,
a copy of the authority's code of conduct (if any) for the time being under section 28 of the Localism Act 2011,
such information as the Secretary of State may direct, and
such other information (if any) as the authority considers appropriate.
In the case of a committee system local authority, the authority's constitution must also contain a statement as to whether the authority has resolved to have an overview and scrutiny committee under section 9JA.
A local authority must ensure that copies of its constitution are available at its principal office for inspection by members of the public at all reasonable hours.
A local authority must supply a copy of its constitution to any person who requests a copy and who pays to the authority such reasonable fee as the authority may determine.