3.1   Parish/Town Councils and Braintree District Council will endeavour to work in partnership for the benefit of the local people while respecting their mutual rights as separate democratic bodies.

3.2   Parish/Town Councils and Braintree District Council aim to promote active citizenship and community participation across all age groups.

3.3   The differences between small and larger Parish/Town Councils in terms of ability to handle information and resources will be respected.

3.4   Braintree District Council will ensure staff have a good understanding of the role and function of the Parish/Town Councils and vice versa.

3.5   Braintree District Council will hold regular liaison meetings with Parish and Town Councils.

3.6   Braintree District Council and Parish/Town Councils will work together to help administer and limit the costs of holding Parish and Town Council elections.

3.7   Braintree District Council will recharge election costs according to the policy agreed with Parish and Town Councils, which is in place at the time.