Knowles has established itself as the authority on the law and practice of local authority meetings and decision-making. This definitive work provides an analysis of the framework within which local authority meetings are held, the rights and duties of members, officers and the public at meetings, and the practical conduct of meetings.
Featured throughout are relevant case histories and illustrations of model documents and procedures with an extensive list of appendices. This edition has been extensively amended with updated references to the model standing orders and updated case references. It includes an overview of the framework and legality within which decisions are taken.