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32 positionsRoad Rules 2014

24 positionsStrata Schemes Management Act 2015

Delegations to the Mayor

Delegation	Positions	Legislation
Issue Media Releases To make media statements and issue media releases in respect of Council, subject to prior consultation with the General Manager.	1 position
Manage the General Manager’s Contract To act as Council’s delegate for the purpose of the day-to-day management of the General Manager’s contract.	1 position
Negotiations on behalf of Council	1 position
Powers or Duties under other Legislation If, under any Act other than the Local Government Act 1993, a function is conferred or imposed on the Mayor, the function is taken to be conferred or imposed on the Council and the Mayor has delegated authority to exercise and/or perform on behalf of the Council the powers, authorities, duties and functions as prescribed under that other Act	1 position
Powers or Duties under the Local Government Act 1993 To give effect to the Law, and specifically, to carry out the role of the Mayor as prescribed in section 226 of the Local Government Act 1993.	1 position
Preside at Meetings and Functions of Council To preside at all meetings of the Council, Committees, Community Committees and Public Meetings convened by the Council at which the Mayor is present, unless the Mayor otherwise appoints another Councillor or person to perform this function.	1 position
Represent Council – Government and other forums To represent the Council on regional organisations and at inter-governmental forums at regional, State and Commonwealth level. To represent the Council, in conjunction with the General Manager, at other forums where it is appropriate that the Mayor should present the Council’s position.	1 position
Sign and Execute Documents To sign correspondence and other documents. This function is subject to the limitation that execution of any documents under Council Seal must be carried out in compliance with Regulation 400 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021	1 position

ENFORCEMENT

Delegation	Positions	Legislation
Authorise the Issue of On-the-Spot Penalty Notices To authorise the issue of ‘on-the-spot’ penalty infringement notices and to commence Court proceedings where necessary.	42 positions
Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices for parking offences under the Local Government Act 1993 or Road Transport Act 2013 Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices for parking offences under the Local Government Act 1993 or Road Transport Act 2013	7 positions	Local Government Act 1993 or Road Tranpsort Act 2013
Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021 Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021	10 positions	Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021
Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Biosecurity Act 2015 Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Biosecurity Act 2015	6 positions	Biosecurity Act 2015
Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Boarding Houses Act 2012 Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Boarding Houses Act 2012	10 positions	Boarding Houses Act 2012
Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Companion Animals Act 1998 Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Companion Animals Act 1998	6 positions	Companion Animals Act 1998
Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Companion Animals Regulation 2018 Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Companion Animals Regulation 2018	7 positions	Companion Animals Regulation 2018
Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Crown Land Management Act 2016 Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Crown Land Management Act 2016	12 positions	Crown Land Management Act 2016
Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979	39 positions	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 and Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021. Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 and Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021.	39 positions	Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021
Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Food Act 2003 Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Food Act 2003	12 positions	Food Act 2003
Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Food Regulation 2015 Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Food Regulation 2015	12 positions	Food Regulation 2015
Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Local Government Act 1993 Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Local Government Act 1993	60 positions	Local Government Act 1993
Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2022 Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2022	21 positions	Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2022
Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 2017 Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 2017	17 positions	Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 2017
Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014 Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014	21 positions	Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014
Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997	40 positions	Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Public Health Act 2010 Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Public Health Act 2010	13 positions	Public Health Act 2010
Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Public Health Regulation 2022 Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Public Health Regulation 2022	13 positions	Public Health Regulation 2022
Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Swimming Pools Act 1992 Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Swimming Pools Act 1992	17 positions	Swimming Pools Act 1992
Issue Notices of Intention to Issue Orders and Orders under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Issue Notices of Intention to Issue Orders and Development Control Orders under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979	39 positions	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Issue Notices of Intention to Issue Orders and Orders under the Local Government Act 1993 Issue Notices of Intention to Issue Orders under section 124 and section 132 the Local Government Act 1993	51 positions	Local Government Act 1993
Issue Notices of Intention, Notices and Declarations under the Companion Animals Act 1998 Issue Notices of Intention, Notices and Declarations under the Companion Animals Act 1998	6 positions	Companion Animals Act 1998
Issue Prevention Notices, Clean up Notices or Prohibition Notices under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 Issue Prevention Notices, Clean up Notices or Prohibition Notices under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997	22 positions	Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997

FINANCE

Delegation	Positions	Legislation
Apply for Borrowings from Financial Institutions To apply for borrowings from financial institutions following a Resolution of Council in accordance with section 377(1)(f) of the Local Government Act 1993.	5 positions	Local Government Act 1993
Approve Payment to Contractors and Creditors Approve Payment to Contractors and Creditors including the release of any retention money, bank guarantee or bond held by Council as security.	6 positions
Arrange the Investment of Money not immediately required by Council Arrange the investment of money as per Council’s Investments Policy that is not for the time being required by the Council for any other purpose. Any money may only be invested in a form of investment notified by order of the Minister and published in the Government Gazette.	9 positions
Authorise Expenditure for Urgent Works outside Budget Approved by Council To authorise expenditure outside the budget approved by Council in order to undertake urgent works to reduce or eliminate a significant health or safety hazard.	6 positions
Authorise Payment of Salaries and Wages To authorise the payment of salaries and wages subject to two signatories for each authorisation.	7 positions
Authority to Require the Lodgement of a Cash Bond or Bank Guarantee Authority to Require the Lodgement of a Cash Bond or Bank Guarantee Including the authority for the release of Cash Bonds or Bank Guarantees	8 positions
Check and Certify the Annual Statutory Accounts Check and Certify the Annual Statutory Accounts	3 positions
Complete all Financial Certifications To complete all financial certifications required by the Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government Act (General) Regulation 2021.	3 positions	Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government (General) Regulation 2021
Negotiate Council’s Overdraft Limit Negotiate Council’s Overdraft Limit	3 positions
Refund Trust Fund Deposits To refund trust fund deposits upon appropriate certification and recommendation.	10 positions
Sell or Dispose of Old Materials, Spoilt or Obsolete Equipment Sell or Dispose of Old Materials, Spoilt or Obsolete Equipment	19 positions
Sign and Countersign Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT), Direct Debits and Cheques drawn on Council’s Bank Account Sign and Countersign Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT), Direct Debits and Cheques drawn on Council’s Bank Account	7 positions

Financial Matters

Delegation	Positions	Legislation
Authorise Expenditure To commit and authorise expenditure within the area of operation and budget for which the delegate is responsible, subject to the limitations of other delegations, and in accordance with Council policies. Limit up to $150,000.00	10 positions
Authorise Expenditure To commit and authorise expenditure within the area of operation and budget for which the delegate is responsible, subject to the limitations of other delegations, and in accordance with Council policies. Limit up to $2,000.00	7 positions
Authorise Expenditure To commit and authorise expenditure within the area of operation and budget for which the delegate is responsible, subject to the limitations of other delegations, and in accordance with Council policies. Limit up to $1,000.00	10 positions
Authorise Expenditure To commit and authorise expenditure within the area of operation and budget for which the delegate is responsible, subject to the limitations of other delegations, and in accordance with Council policies. Limit up to $250,000.00	4 positions
Authorise Expenditure To commit and authorise expenditure within the area of operation and budget for which the delegate is responsible, subject to the limitations of other delegations, and in accordance with Council policies. Limit $1 million	1 position
Award or decline tenders to a value of $2,000,000 for the purchase of Fleet Assets from an established supplier listing established by a prescribed entity in accordance with 55 (4)(b) a value of $2,000,000 within the adopted annual budget (refer to Resolution 59/24 – 20/03/2024)	1 position
Purchase Card Monthly Limit $1,000 Transaction Limit $1,000	24 positions
Purchase Card Monthly Limit $1,000 Transaction Limit $500	4 positions
Purchase Card Monthly Limit $10,000 Transaction Limit $2,000	3 positions
Purchase Card Monthly Limit $10,000 Transaction Limit $5,000	14 positions
Purchase Card Monthly Limit $2,000 Transaction Limit $1,000	29 positions
Purchase Card Monthly Limit $2,000 Transaction Limit $2,000	6 positions
Purchase Card Monthly Limit $4,000 Transaction Limit $1,000	1 position
Purchase Card Monthly Limit $5,000 Transaction Limit $1,000	63 positions
Purchase Card Monthly Limit $5,000 Transaction Limit $2,000	18 positions
Purchase Card Monthly Limit $5,000 Transaction Limit $2,500	4 positions
Purchase Card Monthly Limit $5,000 Transaction Limit $5,000	13 positions
Purchase Card Monthly Limit $5,000 Transaction Limit $500	1 position
Purchase Card Monthly Limit $5,000 Transaction Limit $750	1 position
Purchase Card Monthly Limit $7,500 Transaction Limit $2,000	1 position

GOVERNANCE

Delegation	Positions	Legislation
Act as Code of Conduct Complaints Coordinator and Alternate Complaints Coordinator Act as Code of Conduct Complaints Coordinator and Alternate Complaints Coordinator	2 positions
Act as Council’s Public Officer To act as the Public Officer in relation to functions contained within section 343 of the Local Government Act 1993.	2 positions	Local Government Act 1993
Appoint Staff to Consultative Committee and Health and Safety Committee (a) Appoint management/employer representatives to the Staff Consultative Committee and the Health and Safety Committee (b) Consider and determine matters arising from the Staff Consultative Committee and the Health and Safety Committee.	1 position
Approve the Destruction of Corporate Documentation Authority to approve the destruction of corporate documentation or the transfer of corporate documentation to State Records in accordance with Council’s Records Disposal Schedule and the State Records Act 1998.	3 positions	State Records Act 1998
Authorise Action on General Complaints about Staff from an External Source To authorise action to be taken by the appropriate officer in regard to any complaints or requests received, where the complaint is from an external source.	33 positions
Authorise Action on General Complaints about Staff from an Internal Source To authorise action to be taken by the appropriate officer in regard to any complaints or requests received, where the complaint is from an internal source.	33 positions
Determine Applications under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 Determine Applications under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (a) Proactive release of information; (b) Informal access to information; (c) To determine formal applications for access to Council information under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. (d) Review formal applications.	2 positions	Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009
Implement the Adopted Operational Plan and Four-Year Delivery Program To implement any work, service or action provided for in the adopted Delivery Program / Operational plan without further reference to Council except for: • the acceptance of tenders which are required under the Local Government Act 1993 to be invited by the Council, and • the determination of project priorities where lump sum funding for a program has been provided.	29 positions	Local Government Act 1993
Investigate Complaints about Family Day Carers under Child Protection Policy Investigate Complaints about Family Day Carers under Child Protection Policy. Note: Carers are also known as Educators	3 positions
Investigate Complaints about Staff under Child Protection Policy Investigate Complaints about Staff under Child Protection Policy	3 positions
Make or Authorise Public and Media Statements involving Council in line with Council’s Media Policy (a) To make or authorise public statements (b) Issue media releases on matters involving the Council.	11 positions
Manage the renewal and maintenance of Australian Communications and Media Authority radio transmission licences Manage the renewal and maintenance of Australian Communications and Media Authority radio transmission licences as they apply to Council and in accordance with the Radiocommunications Act 1992 (Cth), and Administer the provisions and functions as they apply to Council and in accordance with the Radiocommunications Act 1992.	3 positions	Radiocommunications Act 1992 (Cth)
Manage the Renewal and Maintenance of Domain Names and IP Addresses Manage the Renewal and Maintenance of Domain Names and IP Addresses	3 positions
Receive and Investigate Complaints under the Internal Reporting – Public Interest Disclosures Policy To receive and Investigate Complaints under the Internal Reporting (Public Interest Disclosures Policy) and to authorise action to be taken by the appropriate officer in regard to any complaints or requests received.	4 positions
Receive and Investigate Privacy Complaints Receive and Investigate Privacy Complaints	4 positions
Receive Complaints and Authorise Investigation under Child Protection Policy To receive complaints and authorise investigation under the Child Protection Policy and to determine the action to be taken by the appropriate officer in regard to any complaints or requests received.	3 positions
Reply to and Sign all Routine Correspondence and Other Forms (a) To reply to all routine correspondence that does not require the prior consideration of Council. (b) To exercise discretion in regard to referring correspondence to various Council officers for attention.	957 positions
Respond to and Liaise with the Minister and the Department To respond and liaise with the Minister and his/her representatives and the department in relation to correspondence, inquiries or requests for information.	6 positions
Sign Contracts, Deeds and Agreements (including the termination of such documents) that do not require the Council Seal To sign Contracts, Deeds and Agreements, including Memorandums of Understanding (including the termination of such documents), that do not require the Council Seal. Please Note: this delegation does not limit the power or function of Council officers under DEG001 to process operational purchase orders.	2 positions
Sign Funding Applications once approved by Council Sign Funding Applications once approved by Council	2 positions
To administer the provisions and functions of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	15 positions	Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009
To administer the provisions and functions of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	91 positions	Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998

HUMAN RESOURCES

Delegation	Positions	Legislation
Approve a Report of Injury to Council’s Workers Compensation Insurer Approve a Report of Injury to Council’s Workers Compensation Insurer	14 positions
Approve Claims for the Loss of Personal Property – Staff To approve or refuse claims for the loss of personal property provided that such property was required for the normal performance of the staff member's duties in terms of Council's policy and practice and the personal property was lost or destroyed in the course of employment through no fault or negligence of the employee.	1 position
Approve Council Employment Agreements in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award applicable at the time Approve Council Employment Agreements in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award applicable at the time.	1 position	Local Government (State) Award
Approve Employment Outside of Council To approve or refuse staff to engage, for remuneration, in private employment or contract work outside of the Council.	1 position
Approve Job Status Change/Higher Grade Salary for Short Term Approve job status change/higher grade pay in short term acting situations in accordance with Council’s Policies.	10 positions
Approve Leave Approve or refuse leave having due regard to the proper functioning of the Council and maintenance of appropriate levels of service to the public and compliance with Council’s Policies including: (a) Long service (all types); (b) Annual; (c) Sick (Full Pay); (d) Carers; (e) Bereavement; (f) Jury service; (g) Trade union training leave; (h) Union conference leave; (i) Parental/maternity leave; (j) Emergency services (up to 5 days per calendar year); (k) Defence Force Reserve; (l) Study leave (if education assistance already approved); (m) Leave without pay; (n) Concurrent parental leave; (o) Purchased annual leave; (p) Approved leave of absence; (q) Sick (Half Pay); (r) Health and Wellbeing leave; and (s) Special leave	63 positions
Approve or Refuse a Standard Appointment Recruitment Process Approve the appointment, engagement, or promotion of staff in accordance with Council’s Policies.	1 position
Approve or Refuse Career Enhancement Support Approve or refuse education assistance to staff in accordance with Council’s Career Enhancement Procedure.	5 positions
Approve or Refuse Flexible Work Arrangements Approve or refuse flexible work arrangements for staff in accordance with Council’s Policies.	2 positions
Approve or Refuse Payment of Allowances and Employment Entitlements and Benefits Approve or refuse payment of allowances and employment entitlements and benefits in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award applicable at the time and any applicable employment contract.	5 positions	Local Government (State) Award
Approve Overtime Payments Approve or refuse the payment of overtime in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award applicable at the time.	33 positions	Local Government (State) Award
Approve Performance Bonus Payments for Staff Approve Performance Bonus payments for staff in accordance with Council’s Policies.	1 position
Approve Professional Development Approve attendance at professional development programs and reasonable out of pocket expenses, with pay in the following cases: (a) Position related training resulting from skill set assessments or skills development (b) Position related training for trainees and apprentices (c) Specialist technical/skill related training, for example, First Aid, Forklift (d) Conferences and seminars (e) Corporate/organisational programs (f) Professional development where staff are full members of a relevant professional body and are required to maintain a number of PD hours per annum (g) Field days/Trade events where it is considered relevant to Council operations (h) Executive or professional board meetings.	4 positions
Approve Salary Step Progressions for Staff Approve salary step progression for staff in accordance with the Agreement and Council’s Reward and Recognition Framework Policy and the Local Government (State) Award applicable at the time.	5 positions	Local Government (State) Award
Approve the Reclassification of Staff To reclassify all staff in accordance with Council’s Reward and Recognition Framework or equivalent policies.	1 position
Approve Travelling and Subsistence Expenses (a) To approve or refuse the payment of domestic travel and subsistence expenses to staff in accordance with Council’s Policies. (b) To approve or refuse the payment of international travel and subsistence expenses to staff in accordance with Council’s Policies. (c) To approve or refuse overseas travel where it relates to training, operational or professional activities.	6 positions
Approve Variations to Industrial Instruments for Leave, Allowances or Conditions of Employment for not less than conditions in the Local Government (State) Award applicable at the time. Approve variations to the relevant industrial agreements for leave, allowances or conditions of employment for staff employed under the Local Government (State) Award applicable at the time in accordance with the relevant industrial relations legislation.	5 positions	Local Government (State) Award
Authorise and Co-authorise Tax File Number (TFN) Declaration Forms Authorise and Co-authorise Tax File Number (TFN) Declaration Forms	6 positions
Authorise Personal Use of Council Equipment by Staff To determine any requests for personal use of Council equipment for the undertaking of any work, and to determine in consultation with the relevant executive officer appropriate rental/hire charges for such use.	1 position
Deal with Industrial Disputes To deal with industrial disputes within the terms of existing Industrial Instruments.	8 positions
Dismiss Employees To dismiss employees or consultants/contractors on such terms that the General Manager and/or CEO deems appropriate	6 positions	Local Government Act 1993
Employ Staff to fill Short Term Casual Vacancies Employ Staff to fill Short Term Casual Vacancies	2 positions
Hear Appeals by Employees regarding Employee Relations Issues To hear appeals by employees against decisions of other employees, in accordance with Council’s Employee Grievance Procedure or similar policies.	108 positions
Provide a Reference to a Potential Employer To provide a reference to a potential employer with the consent of a current or former employee: (a) Verbal references can be provided to a potential employer. (b) Written references on Council letterhead can only be provided by the General Manager and/or CEO and Directors. Without the consent of a current or former employee the only information that can be provided to a potential employer, is confirmation that the person has worked for Council, the duration of that work and the position occupied during that time.	112 positions
Recruitment • Approve or refuse the appointment, engagement, or promotion of staff • Approve or refuse the use of a recruitment consultant.	5 positions	Local Government Act 1993
Refuse, Approve or Conditionally Approve the Use of Intellectual Property Created in the Course of Employment with Council To refuse, approve or conditionally approve any request by an existing or previous employee of Council for the non-exclusive use of intellectual property of the Council created by the employee during the course of their employment with Council, providing there is no monetary or commercial benefit to the employee.	1 position

LEGAL

Delegation	Positions	Legislation
Authorise Withdrawal of Penalty Infringement – Leniency/Hardship or Technical Flaws To withdraw Penalty Infringement Notices, or Proceedings instituted by Council in reliance upon such a notice, where (excluding cases where the delegate was the originator or signatory to the Penalty Notice): (a) there is a technical flaw in the notice; or (b) following consideration of representations relating to Leniency, Hardship, or prospects of successful prosecution.	5 positions
Determine the Fee for the Provision of Council Employees as Witnesses and Information in Court Cases To determine the fee to be charged for the provision of Council’s employees as witnesses and/or the supplying of information for Court cases in accordance with Council’s fees and charges adopted by Resolution of Council.	2 positions
Negotiate and Enter into Leases, Licences, Memorandums of Understanding and other Legal Transactions Authority to negotiate and enter into any form of Lease, Licence, Memorandum of Understanding or other transaction for use of land or assets, subject to compliance with the Local Government Act 1993, and subject to the General Manager and/or CEO making reasonable enquiries into the appropriate payments to be made to Council and consulting with Council’s solicitor to determine the appropriate format of the legal agreement.	1 position	Local Government Act 1993
Resolve or Authorise Settlement of Liability Claims To resolve claims on Council’s behalf a) up to the excess on insurance policies b) above the level of the excess applicable to each insurance policy where an insurance claim is not made or an insurance claim is not accepted by the insurer, or c) there is no insurance in place.	7 positions

Operational

Delegation	Positions	Legislation
Administer the Provisions and Functions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 - Execution of Voluntary Planning Agreements – Commercial Carparking Execution of Voluntary Planning Agreements – Commercial Carparking Authority to execute Voluntary Planning Agreements in accordance with Council’s adopted policy where there is a deficit in carparking provision for commercial developments not exceeding 10 carparking spaces.	2 positions	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000

OPERATIONAL

Delegation	Positions	Legislation
Approve Applications for Charity Collections To approve applications for charity collections in the local business district(s).	3 positions
Approve Applications for Filming/Photographing in Parks, Reserves and Public Places To approve applications to film/photograph in Council’s parks, reserves and public places subject to the conditions and fees determined by Council.	11 positions
Approve Applications for Street Activities, Street Stalls and Issue Busking Permits • To approve applications for street stalls, button days, appeals but excluding door-knock appeals. • To approve applications for street stalls within the area in accordance with Council’s policy and practice. • To issue busking permits subject to Council’s policies and conditions.	7 positions
Approve or Refuse to grant Council’s consent to a third party development application that may traverse or Impact upon Council Land Approve or Refuse to grant Council’s consent to a third party development application that may traverse or Impact upon Council Land	1 position
Approve the Casual Use of Council Parks and Properties To approve or refuse applications for the casual use of parks in accordance with policies and subject to approved fees (if any).	14 positions
Approve the Consumption of Alcohol for Special Events at Council's Premises Approve the Consumption of Alcohol for Special Events at Council's Premises	1 position
Approve, Refuse or Condition Applications for School/Community Groups Visitation to Council Properties To approve, refuse or condition any application for school and community group visitation to Council owned or controlled properties.	19 positions
Authorise and Sign Notices to Quit to Tenants of Council Properties To authorise and sign notices to quit to tenants whose rent arrears exceed four weeks, or to take such alternative action necessary to manage tenants and recover outstanding rent or payments.	8 positions
Authorise Contribution to Cost of Dividing Fences on Council Property Authority to contribute on behalf of Council half the cost of fencing a boundary common to land owned by Council or under the Council’s care, control and management subject to two quotations being obtained and subject to compliance with the Dividing Fences Act 1991, where applicable.	8 positions	Dividing Fences Act 1991
Authorise the Maintenance and Repair of Council Properties To authorise repairs/maintenance of Council’s buildings, equipment and plant within the limits approved in the annual budget.	31 positions
Authorise the Purchase, De-commissioning and Donation of Library Books Authorise the Purchase, De-commissioning and Donation of Library Books	6 positions
Authority on behalf of the Council as an aviation industry participant to undertake all functions in relation to a transport security program in accordance with Part 2 of the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 and in particular sections 18, 22, 23A and 26A. Authority on behalf of the Council as an aviation industry participant to undertake all functions in relation to a transport security program in accordance with Part 2 of the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 and in particular sections 18, 22, 23A and 26A.	4 positions	Aviation Transport Security Act 2004
Authority to exercise and/or perform on behalf of the Council the Council's delegable functions as an airport operator and/or an aviation industry participant under the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 and Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 Authority to exercise and/or perform on behalf of the Council the Council's delegable functions as an airport operator and/or an aviation industry participant under the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 and Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005	6 positions	Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 Aviation Transport Security Regulation 2005

Operational

Delegation	Positions	Legislation
Determine Development Applications (including Section 4.55 and Modification Applications) made under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and relevant Regulations. To determine development applications (including applications made pursuant to Section 4.55 and Section 4.56 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, including consideration of DCP variations Determine Development Applications (including Section 4.55 and Modification Applications) made under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and relevant Regulations. To determine development applications (including applications made pursuant to Section 4.55 and Section 4.56 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, including consideration of DCP variations.	5 positions
Determine Development Applications (including Section 4.55 and Modification Applications) made under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and relevant Regulations. To determine development applications (including applications made pursuant to Section 4.55 and Section 4.56 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, including those with less than 10 objections/submissions and/or with a Clause 4.6 variations less than 10% variation to the Environmental Planning Instrument development standard. Determine Development Applications (including Section 4.55 and Modification Applications) made under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and relevant Regulations. To determine development applications (including applications made pursuant to Section 4.55 and Section 4.56 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, including those with less than 10 objections/submissions and/or with a Clause 4.6 variations less than 10% variation to the Environmental Planning Instrument development standard.	3 positions

OPERATIONAL

Delegation	Positions	Legislation
Exercise all powers of Council under the Library Act 1939 Exercise all powers of Council under the Library Act 1939	4 positions	Library Act 1939
Installation and operation of body worn cameras and the retrieval of their footage Installation and operation of body worn cameras and the retrieval of their footage in accordance with Surveillance Devices Act 2007	7 positions	Surveillance Devices Act 2007
Installation of IT surveillance and Tracking surveillance and the operation and retrieval of their footage and data Installation of IT surveillance and Tracking surveillance and the operation and retrieval of their footage and data in accordance with, but not limited to, the following legislation:- (a) Surveillance Devices Act 2007; (b) Workplace Surveillance Act 2005.	11 positions	(a) Surveillance Devices Act 2007; (b) Workplace Surveillance Act 2005; (c) Workplace Video Surveillance Act 1998 (Cth).
Installation, operation and retrieval of CCTV cameras and their footage (a) Approve the viewing and/or retrieval of stored CCTV footage; (b) Approve installation of new CCTV cameras; (c) Maintain the register of fixed CCTV camera locations.	13 positions
Manage the Council’s Motor Vehicle Fleet To control Council’s motor vehicle fleet in the following matters: (a) Authority to drive; (b) Private use of vehicles; (c) Council and user records; (d) Allocation of vehicles (e) Alternative user procedures initial equipment including tyres, general maintenance and cleaning of cars.	5 positions
Operate and maintain Council’s Cemetery/Crematorium in accordance with all applicable legislative requirements Operate and maintain Council’s Cemetery/Crematorium in accordance with all applicable legislative requirements	1 position
Operate and Maintain Council’s Children’s Services in accordance with all applicable legislative requirements Operate and Maintain Council’s Children’s Services in accordance with all applicable legislative requirements	8 positions
Operate and Maintain Council’s Waste Management Centre (Landfill) in accordance with all applicable legislative requirements Operate and Maintain Council’s Waste Management Centre (Landfill) in accordance with all applicable legislative requirements	4 positions
Operate and Maintain the Council Airport in accordance with all applicable legislative requirements and Council's applicable operation manual Operate and Maintain the Council Airport in accordance with all applicable legislative requirements and Council's applicable operation manual	4 positions
Sign as Owner of Council Properties for Applications for Development/Building Consent Sign as Owner of Council Properties for Applications for Development/Building Consent	1 position

Operational

Delegation	Positions	Legislation
Surveillance Devices Act 2007 Section 8 - Optical surveillance devices Authority on behalf of Council as the owner or occupier of premises or vehicles or any other object to consent to the installation, use and maintenance of an optical surveillance device on the premises, vehicle or object.	13 positions

OPERATIONAL

Delegation	Positions	Legislation
To administer the provisions and functions of the Library Act 1939, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Library Act 1939, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	4 positions	Library Act 1939

PLANNING

PROCUREMENT

Delegation	Positions	Legislation
Approve the Use of Community Buses To approve all requests for the use of Council’s community buses in accordance with Council’s policy and fees and to grant discounts/rebates in accordance with policy.	1 position
Authorise Expenditure To commit and authorise expenditure within the area of operation and budget for which the delegate is responsible, subject to the limitations of other delegations, and in accordance with Council policies. Limit unlimited	0 positions
Authorise Expenditure To commit and authorise expenditure within the area of operation and budget for which the delegate is responsible, subject to the limitations of other delegations, and in accordance with Council policies. Limit up to $500,000.00	1 position
Authorise Expenditure To commit and authorise expenditure within the area of operation and budget for which the delegate is responsible, subject to the limitations of other delegations, and in accordance with Council policies. Limit up to $50,000.00	26 positions
Authorise Expenditure To commit and authorise expenditure within the area of operation and budget for which the delegate is responsible, subject to the limitations of other delegations, and in accordance with Council policies. Limit up to $25,000.00	15 positions
Authorise Expenditure To commit and authorise expenditure within the area of operation and budget for which the delegate is responsible, subject to the limitations of other delegations, and in accordance with Council policies. Limit up to $10,000.00	13 positions
Authorise Expenditure To commit and authorise expenditure within the area of operation and budget for which the delegate is responsible, subject to the limitations of other delegations, and in accordance with Council policies. Limit up to $5,000.00	16 positions
Authorise Expenditure for Maintenance and Replacement of Council Motor Vehicles and Plant To requisition and authorise the expenditure of funds for the repair, maintenance and replacement of Council’s plant, equipment and vehicles.	5 positions
Determine the Disposal Price and Time of Council Plant and Equipment by Auction To determine the disposal price and time of disposal for Council’s plant and equipment.	7 positions
Determine the Reserve Price and Disposal of Plant, Equipment and Vehicles by Public Auction, Tender or Trade-in Authority to: (a) approve a sale price for Council plant, equipment or vehicles by public auction, tender or trade-in if: • the best offer is more than 10% below the reserve price; and / or • the reserve price has been set by consulting either a valuer, auctioneer, or professional book (ie, Red Book); and / or • results from previous auctions for similar plant, equipment or vehicles has been considered (b) determine the reserve price and disposal method for IT equipment.	7 positions
Engage Consultants to assist Council projects Engage Consultants to assist Council projects subject to compliance with the Local Government Act 1993 and the Law.	7 positions	Local Government Act 1993
Let or Hire Council Plant and Equipment and Determine Plant and Equipment Hire Rates To let or hire any of the Council’s public works, plant, machinery and equipment in accordance with rates determined by Council.	6 positions
Obtain Quotations and Authorise Purchase Orders To obtain quotations and to authorise the purchase of, and issue official orders for goods, works and services required for the functioning of the Council and to incur expenditure for such goods, works and services (excluding that for the purchase of major items or works, plant, and/or motor vehicles) provided that and subject to: a) due provision has been made in the approved Budget for the incurring of such expenditure; or b) the incurring of such expenditure is otherwise authorised as per Council's policy. This delegation does NOT permit the delegate to: (c) accept tenders which are required by the Local Government Act 1993 to be invited by Council; or (d) execute or sign any Contracts, Deeds or Agreements that create a legally binding committment upon Council (as seperately delegated pursuant to DEG058)	223 positions	Local Government Act 1993
Order Supplies, Plant and Equipment Authorised under Requisition To order all supplies, materials, plant, equipment and vehicles upon the issue of an appropriate authorised requisition.	951 positions
To award or decline Tenders to a Value of $250,000 in accordance with Section 55(3)(n)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993, subject to Section 377(1)(i) of that Act To award or decline Tenders to a Value of $250,000 in accordance with Section 55(3)(n)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993, subject to Section 377(1)(i) of that Act	1 position	Local Government Act 1993

RATES AND CHARGES

Delegation	Positions	Legislation
Approve Credit Notes To Approve Credit Notes	4 positions
Arrange for Payment by Instalment - Accounts Receivable To make arrangements with debtor for payment to be made by reasonable and satisfactory instalments.	11 positions
Authorise Amendments to the Rate Register Authority to: (a) amend the rate and valuation books/records where such amendment is necessary by reason of change of ownership, occupancy or address; (b) insert in the rate book the name of a rate or person whose land has not been valued because of an omission by the Valuer General in terms of the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993; (c) insert the name of any person who ought to have been rated or who since the making of the rate has become liable to be rated; (d) strike out the name of any person who ought not to have been rated; (e) raise or reduce the sum of rates owing due to error; (f) include any land which ought to have been rated; (g) to write off accrued interest to a maximum of $50.	11 positions	Local Government Act 1993
Authorise the Issue of Accounts for Services provided by Council Authorise the Issue of Accounts for Services provided by Council	116 positions
Authorise the reduction for water and wastewater consumption charges up to a maximum amount of $10,000 To reduce water and wastewater consumption charges in accordance with the Undetected Leak Policy for Water and Wastewater Charges up to a maximum of $10,000.00	4 positions
Authorise the Refund of Application Fees To authorise the refund of all or part of the fees paid for: (a) applications under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, including development applications, complying development certificate applications, and building information certificate applications; and (b) applications under Part 1 of Chapter 7 of the Local Government Act 1993; where the application is either not to proceed, or is withdrawn subsequent to assessment. Note: Delegate authorising refund officer is not to be the officer recommending refund.	11 positions
Authorise the waiver or reduction of non-business activity fees up to a maximum of $20,000 in any one transaction To waive or reduce non-business activity fees (pursuant to 610E of the Local Government Act 1993) up to a maximum of $20,000.00 in any one transaction in accordance with those categories described in the current adopted Operational Plan and in line with the requirements of any applicable Council policy.	4 positions	Local Government Act 1993
Enforce the Payment of Rates To issue notices under the Local Government Act 1993 Act for the recovery of rates. To approve alternative options for the collection of outstanding rates, including collection of rent in lieu of rates, issuing of proceedings, accepting exchange of land and such other alternatives available to Council under the Local Government Act 1993.	11 positions	Local Government Act 1993
Grant Rebate of Rates To grant rebates of rates to qualified rateable persons in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993.	10 positions	Local Government Act 1993
Issue Notices to require the Payment of Rent in lieu of Rates To issue notices under the Local Government Act 1993 for the recovery of outstanding rates by requiring the payment of rent to Council in lieu of rates.	11 positions	Local Government Act 1993
Refund of Over-Payments To authorise the refund of all over-payments subject to appropriate certification.	7 positions
Take Legal Action for the Recovery of Unpaid Rates and Charges and Unpaid Sundry Debtors To take all necessary legal action at any time for the recovery of unpaid rates and charges and unpaid sundry debtors in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993	3 positions	Local Government Act 1993
Write off Accrued Interest on Rates and Charges Write off accrued interest on rates and charges in accordance with section 567 of the Local Government Act 1993.	4 positions	Local Government Act 1993
Write-Off Uncollectable Debt (for Charges and Sundry Debtors) To authorise the writing off of uncollectable debts (for charges and sundry debtors) up to a maximum amount of $20,000.	4 positions

REGULATORY

Delegation	Positions	Legislation
Accept Structural and Mechanical Ventilation Drawings To accept structural drawings, mechanical ventilation and other detailed drawings which comply with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia, Local Government Act 1993, the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021, Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021 and related Australian Standards where an Engineers certification has been submitted (by a practising Engineer or accredited certifier) certifying the design criteria used, and compliance with the relevant statutory codes.	35 positions	Building Code of Australia Local Government Act 1993 Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021
Act on Council’s behalf in all matters relating to the Companion Animals Act 1998 (a) To act on Council’s behalf in all matters relating to the administration of Impounding contracts and service provisions in accordance with Council policy and guidelines. (b) To administer the provisions of the Companion Animals Act 1998 including the authorisation of prosecutions and consideration of appeals for leniency from on the spot fines.	13 positions	Companion Animals Act 1998
Administer the Community Land Development Act 2021 Administer the Community Land Development Act 2021	10 positions	Community Land Development Act 2021
Administer the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 Administer the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020	12 positions	Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020
Approve or refuse applications for pruning or removal of trees Approve or refuse an application for the clearing of native vegetation under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Biodiversity and Conservation) 2021, or an application under any other applicable Environmental Planning Instrument, to prune, top, lop or remove trees or vegetation either on the applicant’s property or Council’s property, subject to the payment of any required fee.	10 positions	State Environmental Planning Policy (Biodiversity and Conservation) 2021
Determine Water Restrictions To impose water restrictions on fixed hoses and sprinklers and to lift such restrictions when appropriate.	1 position
Engage Contractors for the Removal of Derelict Vehicles from Roads, Road Reserves and Public Places Authority to engage contractors to remove derelict vehicles from roads, road reserves and public places in accordance with the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021 .	7 positions	Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021
Exercise the Powers of Council’s Impounding Officer Exercise the Powers of Council’s Impounding Officer	10 positions
Exercise the Powers of the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989 Exercise the Powers of the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989 as delegated under Section 378 of the Local Government Act 1993, to be the Chairperson of the Local Emergency Management Committee	4 positions	State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989
Suspend or cancel the operation of an Alcohol-Free Zone in accordance with section 645 of the Local Government Act 1993. Suspend or cancel the operation of an Alcohol-Free Zone in accordance with section 645 of the Local Government Act 1993.	8 positions	Local Government Act 1993
To administer the provisions and functions of the Annual Holidays Act 1944, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Annual Holidays Act 1944, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	1 position	Annual Holidays Act 1944 and Annual Holidays Regulation 2021
To administer the provisions and functions of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	5 positions	Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016
To administer the provisions and functions of the Biosecurity Act 2015, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Biosecurity Act 2015, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	9 positions	Biosecurity Act 2015
To administer the provisions and functions of the Boarding House Act 2012, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Boarding House Act 2012, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	7 positions	Boarding Houses Act 2012
To administer the provisions and functions of the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	14 positions	Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018
To administer the provisions and functions of the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	2 positions	Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013
To administer the provisions and functions of the Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Act 2010, Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW), and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Act 2010, Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW), and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	8 positions	Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Act 2010
To administer the provisions and functions of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	4 positions	Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998
To administer the provisions and functions of the Children’s Guardian Act 2019, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Children’s Guardian Act 2019, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	3 positions	Children’s Guardian Act 2019
To administer the provisions and functions of the Coastal Management Act 2016, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Coastal Management Act 2016, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	7 positions	Coastal Management Act 2016
To administer the provisions and functions of the Community Land Development Act 2021, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Community Land Development Act 2021, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	20 positions	Community Land Development Act 2021
To administer the provisions and functions of the Community Land Management Act 2021, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Community Land Management Act 2021, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	6 positions	Community Land Management Act 2021
To administer the provisions and functions of the Companion Animals Act 1998, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Companion Animals Act 1998, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	14 positions	Companion Animals Act 1998
To administer the provisions and functions of the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	11 positions	Contaminated Land Management Act 1997
To administer the provisions and functions of the Conveyancing Act 1919 , and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Conveyancing Act 1919 , and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	30 positions	Conveyancing Act 1919
To administer the provisions and functions of the Crown Land Management Act 2016, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Crown Land Management Act 2016, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	18 positions	Crown Land Management Act 2016
To administer the provisions and functions of the Disability Inclusion Act 2014, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Disability Inclusion Act 2014, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	6 positions	Disability Inclusion Act 2014
To administer the provisions and functions of the Fines Act 1996, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Fines Act 1996, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	20 positions	Fines Act 1996
To administer the provisions and functions of the Fire and Rescue NSW Act 1989, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Fire and Rescue NSW Act 1989, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	5 positions	Fire and Rescue NSW Act 1989
To administer the provisions and functions of the Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies Act 1957, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies Act 1957, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	9 positions	Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies Act 1957
To administer the provisions and functions of the Food Act 2003, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Food Act 2003, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	14 positions	Food Act 2003
To administer the provisions and functions of the Graffiti Control Act 2008, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Graffiti Control Act 2008, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	6 positions	Graffiti Control Act 2008
To administer the provisions and functions of the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	90 positions	Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002
To administer the provisions and functions of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW), and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW), and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	14 positions	Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW)
To administer the provisions and functions of the Heritage Act 1977, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Heritage Act 1977, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	6 positions	Heritage Act 1977
To administer the provisions and functions of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	4 positions	Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991
To administer the provisions and functions of the Land and Environment Court Act 1979, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Land and Environment Court Act 1979, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	7 positions	Land and Environment Court Act 1979
To administer the provisions and functions of the Liquor Act 2007, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Liquor Act 2007, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	35 positions	Liquor Act 2007
To administer the provisions and functions of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 To administer the provisions and functions of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021	7 positions	Local Government (General) Regulation 2021
To administer the provisions and functions of the Local Government Act 1993, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Local Government Act 1993, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	10 positions	Local Government Act 1993
To administer the provisions and functions of the Native Title (New South Wales) Act 1994, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Native Title (New South Wales) Act 1994, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	9 positions	Native Title (New South Wales) Act 1994
To administer the provisions and functions of the Ombudsman Act 1974, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Ombudsman Act 1974, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	5 positions	Ombudsman Act 1974
To administer the provisions and functions of the Public Health Act 2010, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Public Health Act 2010, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	18 positions	Public Health Act 2010
To administer the provisions and functions of the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	3 positions	Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994
To administer the provisions and functions of the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	10 positions	Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021
To administer the provisions and functions of the Public Works and Procurement Act 1912, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Public Works and Procurement Act 1912, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	4 positions	Public Works and Procurement Act 1912
To administer the provisions and functions of the Radiocommunications Act 1992 (Cth), and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Radiocommunications Act 1992 (Cth), and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	3 positions	Radiocommunications Act 1992 (Cth)
To administer the provisions and functions of the Real Property Act 1900, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Real Property Act 1900, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	6 positions	Real Property Act 1900
To administer the provisions and functions of the Recreation Vehicles Act 1983, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Recreation Vehicles Act 1983, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	0 positions	Recreation Vehicles Act 1983
To administer the provisions and functions of the Rural Fires Act 1997, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Rural Fires Act 1997, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	5 positions	Rural Fires Act 1997
To administer the provisions and functions of the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	5 positions	State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989
To administer the provisions and functions of the State Emergency Service Act 1989, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the State Emergency Service Act 1989, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	5 positions	State Emergency Service Act 1989
To administer the provisions and functions of the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015, Strata Schemes Management Act 2015. and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015, Strata Schemes Management Act 2015. and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	23 positions	Strata Schemes Development Act 2015
To administer the provisions and functions of the Surveying and Spatial Information Act 2002, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Surveying and Spatial Information Act 2002, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	11 positions	Surveying and Spatial Information Act 2002
To administer the provisions and functions of the Swimming Pools Act 1992, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Swimming Pools Act 1992, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	20 positions	Swimming Pools Act 1992
To administer the provisions and functions of the Unclaimed Money Act 1995, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Unclaimed Money Act 1995, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	11 positions	Unclaimed Money Act 1995
To administer the provisions and functions of the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	1 position	Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001
To administer the provisions and functions of the Water Management Act 2000, Water Industry Competition Act 2006, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Water Management Act 2000, Water Industry Competition Act 2006, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	3 positions	Water Management Act 2000
To administer the provisions and functions of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	9 positions	Work Health and Safety Act 2011
To administer the provisions and functions of the Workers Compensation Act 1987, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Workers Compensation Act 1987, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	6 positions	Workers Compensation Act 1987
To administer the provisions and functions of the Workplace Injury Management, Workers Compensation Act 1998, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Workplace Injury Management, Workers Compensation Act 1998, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	11 positions	Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998

TRANSPORT AND ROADS

Delegation	Positions	Legislation
Approve Applications for the Removal of Vehicular Crossings To approve or refuse applications for the removal of vehicular crossings.	14 positions
Approve or Modify the Number and/or Location of Resident Parking To change the number and/or location of resident parking, up to a total of ten parking spaces, where: • There are existing resident parking restrictions in the street. • The number of resident parking permits issued in the street exceeds or is one, two or three less than the number of resident parking spaces. • The installation of such parking will not make the entire street resident parking. To refuse an application for additional resident parking where the number of resident parking permits issued in the street is less than the number of resident parking spaces.	6 positions
Approve or Refuse an Application for Road Rules 2014 Compliance Signs To approve or refuse an application for Road Rules 2014 compliance signs (for example, 10m “No Stopping” restrictions at intersections), where the NSW Police agree with the approval or refusal.	17 positions	Road Rules 2014
Approve or Refuse an Application for Signs across Driveways To approve or refuse an application for signs or line marking across a driveway, where the NSW Police agree with the approval or refusal.	23 positions
Approve or Refuse an Application for Traffic Bollards Approve or Refuse an Application for Traffic Bollards	20 positions
Approve Temporary Road Closures To approve temporary road closures where: • The temporary road closure is not more than two consecutive days. • Transport for NSW approves the Traffic Management Plan and grants a road occupancy licence (as required). • The NSW Police approve the closure. • The application complies with Council’s Conditions of Closure.	28 positions
Approve the Construction of Vehicular Crossings and Footpath Restorations To approve or refuse the construction of vehicular crossings and/or restoration works on Council land or over Council controlled road reserves.	13 positions
Approve the Installation of Additional Street Lighting To approve the installation of additional street lighting facilities and associated charges.	23 positions
Approve the Installation of Traffic Facilities To approve the installation of individual Traffic Facilities projects, where: • the individual Traffic Facility project forms part of that financial year’s Traffic Facilities Program which has previously been approved. • after conducting a survey of local residents, the majority favours the proposed traffic facility design. • Subject to compliance with any applicable Council policies.	21 positions
Approve the Installation of Warning Signs To approve the installation of warning signs, where: • The definition of warning sign is as defined in the Australian Standard (AS1742.1-2021) • The proposed sign can be found in Section 3 Warning Signs of the Australian Standard (AS1742.1-2021) • The NSW Police agree with the installation.	37 positions
Determine Applications for Parking Permits Determine Applications for Parking Permits	5 positions
Exercise Authority under the Roads Act 1993 in connection with the assessment of Development Applications, Construction Certificates and Complying Development Certificates Exercise Authority under the Roads Act 1993 in connection with the assessment of Development Applications, Construction Certificates and Complying Development Certificates (a) Fix the levels of the public roads. (b) Determine levels of public roads after considering public submissions. (c) Direct restoration of road works. (d) Regulate traffic by means of barriers or notices. (e) Enter upon any land subject to the requirements of the Roads Act 1993. (f) Carry out inspections and investigations upon any land subject to the requirements of the Roads Act 1993. (g) Remove, place guard around any matter or thing within a road which in his opinion may be a danger to the public. (h) Direct any person causing an obstruction or danger in a road to remove such obstruction or danger (including the removal of redundant gutter crossing, kerbs and footpaths). (i) To approve or refuse the construction of vehicular crossings and/or restoration works. (j) Prevent the damage of or interface with any public road (k) Determine applications for hoarding permits.	10 positions	Roads Act 1993
Install and Refuse Applications in Special Use Zones To install and refuse an application for the following Special Use Zones: • Works Zones • Loading Zones • Mail Zones • Motorcycle Parking • Bus Zone • Taxi Zone • Police Vehicles Zone • Disabled Parking • Temporary Bus Zones (for example, railway buses). Approval for the installation of all these Special Use Zones will be granted only where the NSW Police agree to the installation. In addition, approval for the installation of Mail Zones will be granted only where Australia Post agree to the installation; and approval for the installation of Bus Zones will be granted where Transport for NSW agree to the installation.	3 positions
Issue a Temporary Resident Parking Permit To issue temporary resident parking permits in cases relating to carers’ responsibilities or temporary medical restrictions, to a maximum of three months.	5 positions
Issue Approvals under Section 138 of the Roads Act 1993 where Public Safety is an Issue Issue Approvals under Section 138 of the Roads Act 1993 where Public Safety is an Issue	21 positions	Roads Act 1993
Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Road Rules 2014 Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Road Rules 2014	14 positions	Road Rules 2014
Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021 Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021	23 positions	Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021
Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Roads Act 1993 Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Roads Act 1993	21 positions	Roads Act 1993
Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Roads Regulation 2018 Issue General Infringement/Penalty Notices relating to Roads Regulation 2018	36 positions	Roads Regulation 2018
Issue Orders, Directions and Notices under the Roads Act 1993. Issue Orders, Directions and Notices under the Roads Act 1993.	27 positions	Roads Act 1993
Make Sign Adjustments To undertake the following sign adjustments: • Change existing parking restriction times to Council’s standard times; • Move existing signs to a more visible location (for example, move a sign hidden behind a tree trunk); • Install “repeater”/additional signs (for example, where there are existing parking restrictions signs, install an additional sign in the middle to emphasise the restrictions). • Change old “No Standing” signs to “No Parking” signs as per the Australian Road Rules	31 positions
Manage Issues relating to Numbering of Buildings To require owners or occupiers of land on which buildings are erected and which have frontages/entrances from roads, to mark the building, fence or road frontage with such numbers and in the manner and form that may from time to time be required.	14 positions
To administer the provisions and functions of the Road Transport Act 2013, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Road Transport Act 2013, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	8 positions	Road Transport Act 2013
To administer the provisions and functions of the Roads Act 1993 and Road Transport Act 2013, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, including the Road Rules 2014, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Roads Act 1993 and Road Transport Act 2013, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, including the Road Rules 2014, as they apply to Council, subject to any applicable standards, protocols and directions from State Government departments and/or NSW Police, and inclusive of any delegation made to Council and/or its officers by the State Government, a Minister, Department or Agency under such Acts or Regulations, subject to any conditions imposed on that delegation.	39 positions	Roads Act 1993 Road Rules 2014

Delegation	Positions	Legislation
Act as registered certifier in accordance with the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018 Act as registered certifier in accordance with the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018	7 positions	Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018
Approve Applications for Strata/Subdivision Plans To approve applications for strata/subdivision that comply with the Local Government Act 1993 and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021, Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021 and the relevant provisions of the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 and associated regulations; and any development consent issued (including release of the Subdivision plans and Certificates), including signature/endorsement of linen plans.	18 positions	Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 Local Government Act 1993 Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Strata Schemes Development Act 2015
Approve or Refuse Applications for Construction Certificates (a) To approve or refuse applications for Construction Certificates which comply in all respects with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia, the Local Government Act 1993, the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 and Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021, Council’s Planning Controls and Policies and do not depart from the conditions and plans of the development consent. (b) To refuse an application for Construction Certificate proposing the erection of a building which does not comply with the requirements of either Council's LEP, the Building Code of Australia, the Local Government Act 1993, the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 and Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021, there under or relevant conditions of development consent.	13 positions	Building Code of Australia Local Government Act 1993 Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Council’s Planning Controls and Policies Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021
Approve Storm Water Drainage Work Connections from Private Property to Council’s Storm Water Systems To approve or refuse all connections from private property to Council’s storm water systems where those works are for the sole benefit of the development and do not revert to the core control and management of the Council.	13 positions
Approve Storm Water Drainage Works Connections that Revert to Council Where the Council has approved a subdivision/development subject to the construction of a storm water drainage works that revert to the care, control and management of Council by the applicant, to approve such works upon submission of all necessary plans and documentation.	18 positions
Authorise One-off Variations of Working Hours on Building Work Sites where the Matter is one of Public Safety To authorise a one-off variation to the restricted hours of building works where: (a) urgent building works to be carried out; (b) large cranes have to stand on streets; (c) the loading/unloading of materials and pouring of the concrete which would otherwise cause interference to traffic; and (d) the erection or removal of hoarding tower cranes, awnings and the like.	33 positions
Consider and approve or decline a written request by an applicant for an exception from a development standard (variation) under clause 4.6 of Council's Local Environmental Plan Consider and approve or decline a written request by an applicant for an exception from a development standard (variation) under clause 4.6 of Council's Local Environmental Plan	1 position
Determine Development Applications (including Section 4.55 and Modification Applications) and Complying Development Applications made under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and relevant Regulations To determine development applications (including applications made pursuant to Section 4.55 and Section 4.56 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Complying Development Applications and Subdivision applications) that comply with relevant Acts and Regulations together with Council's LEP and DCP, any other relevant DCP and Council policies.	24 positions	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Determine Extensions of Development Consent To determine applications for extensions of time in regard to use or development consent in accordance with the provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 where the proposal generally complies with current planning controls.	15 positions	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Determine Public Notification of Applications To determine public notification of applications: (a) To determine whether an application should be exempted from notification in accordance with Council policy. (b) To determine such persons who own land or who reside in properties that may be detrimentally affected by the development and to ensure such persons are notified in accordance with Council’s policy.	16 positions
Endorse/Sign Positive Covenants, Easements and Section 88B Instruments under the Conveyancing Act 1919 • To approve and sign the grant or removal of a positive covenant or restriction contained in any positive covenant, easement and/or section 88B instrument under the Conveyancing Act 1919 • To suspend the operation of any regulatory instrument in reliance upon section 3.16 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and subject to any Council Policy and the Law.	28 positions	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Conveyancing Act 1919
Exercise Council’s Power to Carry out Work on Private Land for an Amount fixed by Council To exercise Council’s power to carry out work on private land, subject to the consent of the owner and/or a legal right for Council to carry out the works.	5 positions
Issue Building Information Certificates, Classification / Occupancy Certificates To approve, refuse and sign all building information certificates and certificates of classifications and certificates of occupancies required under the Local Government Act 1993, the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021, Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021 and/or the Building Code of Australia.	8 positions	Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 Local Government Act 1993 Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Building Code of Australia
Issue of Permits, Certificates or Approvals To approve or refuse the issue of permits, certificates and approvals for activities that are required to be regulated under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 or related legislation; including, but not limited to: • Section 68 Approvals under the Local Government Act 1993; • all building information certificates, construction certificates, subdivision certificates, certificates of classifications and occupation certificates.	53 positions	Local Government Act 1993 Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Perform the Functions in relation to Local Environment Plans Perform the Functions in relation to Local Environmental Plans subject to the Minister delegating functions under Section 3.36 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and subject to Council resolving to accept the Ministerial delegation. Only those functions identified in the Ministerial delegation may be carried out.	21 positions	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Review Notice of Determinations To review Notice of Determinations issued under delegated authority in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993, the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 and Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021. Note: Reviewer is not to be original determiner or subordinate of original determiner in accordance with limitation imposed by Section 377(1)(o) of the Local Government Act 1993.	5 positions	Local Government Act 1993 Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021
To administer the provisions and functions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	26 positions	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 and Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021
To administer the provisions and functions of the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	24 positions	Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011
To administer the provisions and functions of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2022 To administer the provisions and functions of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2022	25 positions	Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2022
To administer the provisions and functions of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014 To administer the provisions and functions of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014	15 positions	Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014
To administer the provisions and functions of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council To administer the provisions and functions of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, and any subordinate legislation or associated regulation, as they apply to Council	55 positions	Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997

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