Procedures of the Greater London Authority

The GLA's 'Rule Book' contains the procedures which govern how the meetings of the London Assembly and its committees are conducted, together with the standards of conduct that the Mayor, Assembly Members, members of advisory bodies and staff are expected to adhere.

The Rule Book currently consists of five documents, as set out below, and is updated from time to time. The section relating to memberships of committees and exempt and protected information relates only to meetings of the London Assembly.

1. The GLA's Standing Orders

The Standing Orders are the rules which govern the conduct of meetings of the London Assembly and its committees. They also include the GLA's financial regulations.

GLA Standing Orders PDF
GLA Standing Orders RTF

2. Membership and Terms of Reference of Committees

The Annual Meeting of the Assembly held in May of each year agrees the structure of committees for the forthcoming year, the membership of those committees and what those committees will be responsible for. From time to time during the year the Assembly might agree changes to the memberships.

Membership and Terms of Reference of Committees PDF
Membership and Terms of Reference of Committees RTF

3. Code of Conduct of the GLA

This is a statutory code which sets out how the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, London Assembly Members and co-opted members of committees and advisory Committees of the Assembly must conduct themselves when performing their functions. The code covers such matters as declaring interests and registering gifts and hospitality.

Code of Conduct of the GLA PDF
Code of Conduct of the GLA RTF

From May 2008 the GLA Standards Committee is responsible for considering complaints that a GLA Member may have breached its Code of Conduct - see Complaints about Members of the GLA.

4. Code of Ethics and Standards for Staff

This sets out the duties and responsibilities of staff in relation to the Conduct of the GLA's business, its equal opportunities standard, performance standards, conduct standard and health and safety standard.

Code of Ethics and Standards for Staff PDF
Code of Ethics and Standards for Staff RTF

5. Private matters

The law setting out the reasons why the London Assembly may consider matters in private at its meetings was amended in 2006:

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