Dartmoor National Park Authority

Governance

Every local government body operates through a governance framework which brings together an underlying set of legislative requirements, governance principles and management processes. Good governance leads to good management, good performance, good stewardship of public money, good public engagement and, ultimately, good outcomes from the services provided. Dartmoor National Park Authority operates within a Corporate Governance Framework which ensures accountability to its users, stakeholders and the wider community to which it relates. It comprises the systems and processes, cultures and values by which decisions are made and functions undertaken to deliver the purposes and duties of the organisation.

Our Local Code of Corporate Governance (PDF Help 45Kb) was approved by the Authority in December 2009.

Standing Orders

The Standing Orders regulate the proceedings, meetings and business of the Authority and its Committees. The Authority's Standing Orders (PDF Help 179Kb) and Appendices (PDF Help 271Kb) were originally adopted in May 2007 and have been revised a number of times since that date.  The most recent revision was approved on 6 November 2009.

Introduction to Financial Regulations

The Local Government Act 1972 directs that Authorities shall make arrangements for the proper administration of their financial affairs, and that some of their officers be responsible for the administration of those affairs. To conduct its business efficiently, a local authority needs to ensure that it has sound financial management policies in place and that they are adhered to.
To view the financial regulations and instructions relating to procurement visit the Financial Regulations page.

National Fraud Initiative

This authority is required by law to protect the public funds it administers. It may share information provided to it with other bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds, in order to prevent and detect fraud.

To view the Authority's role in this, visit the National Fraud Initiative page.

The Confidential Reporting Policy - Whistleblowing  View this document (PDF Help 38.4kb)

Anti Fraud & Corruption Policy  View this document (PDF Help 36.3Kb)

Page updated 14 December 2009