Parish Councils were formed in England under the Local Government Act 1894 to take over local oversight of civic duties in rural towns and villages. The Term of Office of a Parish Councillor is four years, and Councils are elected en bloc. Where a vacancy occurs during the Term of a Parish Council, it may be filled by either an Election or Co-option. Elections only occur if, following the advertisement of the vacancy for 14 days, 10 Electors send a written request to the Returning Officer. If no request is received, the Parish Council will be required to fill the vacancies by Co-option.
The Parish Clerk prepares the Agenda for each Parish Council Meeting, takes the Minutes and offers legal advice to the Councillors, if required.
The Clerk also acts as the liaison between North Yorkshire County Council, Ryedale District Council and other Agencies.
The Clerk is Thornton le Dale Parish Councils ‘Responsible Financial Officer’ and she is responsible for attending to the financial obligations of the Council reporting directly to the Parish Councillors.
Telephone: 07788 581344 – Email: parish.clerk@thorntonledale-pc.gov.uk
Pursuant to section 27 of the Localism Act 2011, Thornton Le Dale Parish Council (‘the Council’) has adopted this Code of Conduct to promote and maintain high standards of behaviour by its members and co-opted members whenever they conduct the business of the Council including the business of the office to which they were elected or appointed or when they claim to act or give the impression of acting as a representative of the Council.
This Code of Conduct is based on the principles of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership.
