Policies & Procedures

Gerrans Parish Council maintains a number of policies and procedures to ensure lawful, transparent and effective governance. These documents guide how the Council conducts its business and interacts with the public.

If you require any document in an alternative format, please contact the Parish Clerk.

Governance Policies

The following documents set out how the Council operates:

• Standing Orders

• Financial Regulations

• Code of Conduct (Cornwall Council)

• Co-option Policy

• Complaints Procedure

• Risk Management Statement

These documents ensure compliance with local government legislation, audit requirements, and best practice guidance from NALC and CALC.

Digital & Administrative Policies

To meet modern governance and data obligations, the Council publishes:

• IT & Email Policy

• Data Protection Policy

• Privacy Notice

• Subject Access Request Procedure

• Data Breach Procedure

• Records Retention Schedule

• Cookie Policy

These policies ensure compliance with GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and Assertion 10 digital governance requirements.