Blackburn with Darwen Constitution sets out the powers that the member practices have decided to reserve to themselves as members of the CCG, and which powers they have decided to delegate to the governing body of the CCG and its committees.
It describes the governing principles, rules and procedures that the member practices have established to ensure accountability and probity in the day to day running of the CCG and to ensure that Blackburn with Darwen remains true to its mission.
Standards of Business Conduct
Appendix M of the Constitution outlines the standards of business conduct for members of NHS Boards and Clinical Commissioning Groups Governing Bodies in England.
Scheme of Delegation
Appendix D of the Constitution outlines its scheme of reservation and delegation.
Nolan Principles
Appendix F of the Constitution outlines the seven Nolan Principles of Public Life of which the CCG follows. These are:
- Selflessness
Holders of public office should act solely in terms of the public interest. They should not do so in order to gain financial or other benefits for themselves, their family or their friends.
- Integrity
Holders of public office should not place themselves under any financial or other obligation to outside individuals or organisations that might seek to influence them in the performance of their official duties.
- Objectivity
In carrying out public business, including making public appointments, awarding contracts, or recommending individuals for rewards and benefits, holders of public office should make choices on merit.
- Accountability
Holders of public office are accountable for their decisions and actions to the public and must submit themselves to whatever scrutiny is appropriate to their office.
- Openness
Holders of public office should be as open as possible about all the decisions and actions that they take. They should give reasons for their decisions and restrict information only when the wider public interest clearly demands it.
- Honesty
Holders of public office have a duty to declare any private interests relating to their public duties and to take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest.
- Leadership
Holders of public office should promote and support these principles by leadership and example.
