Dudley CCG Constitution

• It is the members document (referred to as the group)

• Sets out how the group will discharge their collective responsibilities as a CCG (statutory duties and functions)

• Large element of this is by delegation to the governing body – known in Dudley as the CCG Board

Opportunity to set out….

• mutual responsibilities of member practices (to each other)

• Standards of conduct for members (and governing body members and employees of the group)

• Responsibilities of the governing body to the members

Scheme of Delegation will also set out…

• Where decisions are made and which decisions are reserved for:

- the group members- the governing body (and committees)- individual roles

• Membership and terms of reference for the governing body and committees – which are approved by members as part of Constitution

Key Points

• Have used national template to enable ease of reference to the Health Act etc and reduce legal costs

• Incorporating local arrangements as previously agreed eg electoral process for GP Board members

• Seeking agreement for any aspects which need to be incorporated but which haven’t previously been agreed.

Sections of Particular Interest

• 6.4 committees of the group – Primary Care Development Committee – Terms of Reference still to be agreed

• 7.1 role of Practice Representatives• 7.9 ‘members ‘responsibilities’ etc• 8.3 requirement for register of member’s interests• Appendix C Standing Orders 2.2.2 key roles eligibility,

appointment process etc• Appendix D Scheme of Reservation and Delegation –

summary table

Process• As inclusive as possible• Early discussion and involvement of LMC – including a legal opinion• CCG Board also seeking legal advice• Draft of constitution circulated to all members for comment/query mid

May• Presentation and opportunity for queries and questions at engagement

event on 17th May• On agenda for discussion at each Locality meeting• On agenda for practice manager’s alliance meeting• Second draft incorporating any amendments etc in response to views of

members circulated late May• Final draft to CCG Board early June• Request to members to sign up by mid June• Contact point throughout for any queries and questions and regularly

updated ‘FAQs’