The main roles of the full Council are:-
(1) To approve the
Constitution;
(2) To determine policies that
set the framework for the way in which the
County Council
carries out
its functions. These
are called
“Policy
Framework
Documents” and are
set out in
the articles of the
Constitution;
(3) To approve the
Council’s revenue and capital budget and the Council
Tax precept.
The
County Council is committed to providing opportunities for the
people of Cumbria to have a say in the Council's work and is keen
to encourage the public to attend meetings, listen to debates and
give residents the opportunity to make their views known on issues
they feel strongly about. Follow the
link to the
Public Participation
Scheme to
find out how you can get involved by asking questions, presenting
petitions, or leading deputations at meetings.