Parish Council - Legal
The Parish Council consist of the chairman and councillors (or members). It is a body corporate and as such is distinct from its members and has its own legal identity. The Parish Council has Powers and Duties all of which are governed by various Acts of Parliament. The duties are those things which the Council must do, powers are those things the Council may do if it chooses.
Some examples - though by no means an exhaustive list - can be found here
All the policies under which the Council operates are listed below:
Standing Orders
The Role and Remit of subsidiary groups (committees, sub committees & working groups)
The Newland Parish Council Code of Conduct
Financial Regulations
Complaints procedure
Powers and Duties of Parish Councils
Risk Assessment policy
Freedom Of Information Act 2000 Publication Scheme
Data Protection Policy
Disciplinary procedure
Grievance procedure
Statement of Community Engagement (The Power of Well-Being)
Training Policy