The Rule Book
This is the Rule Book, as updated in September 2012. Download ‘Contents and Guidance’ to see which sections are applicable to your Party.
Changes to these rules are automatically incorporated into local constitutions, so please check whether your local rules need to be updated.
Word versions and tailored versions of the constitutions for local party units are available from support@party.coop, and the Party Support Unit can help with these if necessary.
The Rule Book – Contents and Guidance
The Rule Book – Section A – Rules of the Co-operative Party Ltd. (FSA)
The Rule Book – Section B – Scope of the Rules and their interpretation
The Rule Book – Section C – Party Conference
The Rule Book – Section D – Co-operative Party Disciplinary Committee
The Rule Book – Section E – Membership Rules
The Rule Book – Section F – Disciplinary Rules
The Rule Book – Section G – National Agreement between the Labour Party and the Co-operative Party
The Rule Book – Section H – Rules of the Parliamentary Panel
The Rule Book – Section I – Constituency Plan Agreement
The Rule Book – Section J – Rules for the Nomination of Parliamentary Candidates
The Rule Book – Section K – Scottish Parliament Elections
The Rule Book – Section L – National Assembly for Wales Candidates
The Rule Book – Section M – Model Rules for a Regional Co-operative Party
The Rule Book – Section N – Model Rules for a Society Co-operative Party
The Rule Book – Section N1 – Model Rules for a Regional and Society Co-operative Party
The Rule Book – Section O – Model Rules for a Voluntary Co-operative Party
The Rule Book – Section P – Model Rules for a Branch Co-operative Party
The Rule Book – Section Q – Standing Orders for Party Council and Branch Meetings
The Rule Book – Section R – The Scottish Co-operative Party
The Rule Book – Section S – Wales Council of the Co-operative Party
The Rule Book – Section T – Co-operative Party Youth
