OPDC governance documents
Key governance documents
- Standing Orders - the Standing Orders are written rules which regulate the proceedings of the OPDC function
- Scheme of Delegation - the Scheme of Delegation details the decisions process and financial thresholds
- Scheme for Remote Decision Making - the procedures to be followed for Remote Decision Making as a result of the current and developing risks to public health posed by COVID-19
- Scheme of Planning Delegations - the Scheme of Planning Delegations allows the Director of Planning, or officers reporting directly to the Director of Planning, to determine a planning application on behalf of OPDC. The Scheme also allows the Director of Planning to consult with the Chair and borough representatives on the Planning Committee to decide whether a planning application should be determined under delegated powers
- OPDC Code of Conduct for Members - the Code of Conduct applies to members of the OPDC Board, Committees or Sub-Committees. The Code sets out the standard expected of OPDC members. The Code includes a provision to adhere to the seven principles of public life (‘the Nolan Principles’)
- OPDC Planning Code of Conduct - the Planning Code of Conduct exists to provide a framework for planning decision-making by the Planning Committee and the Board so that planning decisions are transparent and accountable
- GLA Group’s Corporate Governance Framework - the GLA Corporate Governance Framework is a commitment by all Functional Bodies to be open, transparent and accountable for their actions and behaviour. The implementation of the Framework’s common principles is left to each Functional Body to determine
- Declaration of Interests - Members are required to register and declare interests in accordance with the statutory Disclosable Pecuniary Interests regime and be open about any non-pecuniary interests that a member or member’s partner holds that are relevant to the work of the OPDC (Review Board Members Register of Interests and Planning Committee Register of Interests) . We also publish senior OPDC staff in the standing register of interests
- OPDC's Gifts and Hospitality Policy - this documents sets out the principles and procedure staff and Board Members must follow in relation to accepting offers of gifts and hospitality
- Expenses and Benefits Framework - the Framework sets out the procedures for dealing with expenses at the OPDC
- Financial Regulations - we have a duty under the Greater London Authority Act 1999 to make arrangement for proper administration of our financial affairs
- Contracts and Funding Code - The Contracts and Funding Code details how OPDC must ensure that they can account clearly for expenditure and that the money is spend effectively, efficiently and in accordance with the law, duties and governance framework.
- Separation of OPDC's functions protocol - OPDC has developed guidance for staff to ensure that we maintain an appropriate separation between OPDC’s statutory planning, commercial development and infrastructure delivery functions. This will ensure that OPDC can maintain an unfettered planning process that takes transparent planning decisions based on planning policy. This guidance was first approved by OPDC Board in May 2019 and updated in March 2023.
- Whistleblowing - we have set out guidance on how staff can raise concerns about malpractice in the workplace where they believe the public interest is not being served. Although primarily for staff, our Whistleblowing Policy and associated guidance also explains how others can raise concerns with us about our work.
- Tackling fraud, corruption and money laundering - our Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy and Response Plan covers our approach to tackling fraud and corruption and managing the associated risks. The policy also establishes how suspected fraud should be reported, and how we will respond to and investigate allegations of fraud or corruption.
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