| Delegation | Positions | Legislation |
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Applications for Tree/Vegetation Removal
The authority to determine applications for tree permits. | 4 positions | State Environmental Planning Policy (Vegetation in Non-Rural Areas) 2017
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Building Professionals Board
The authority to make a complaint to the Building Professionals Board under Part 4 in respect of the conduct of an accreditation holder. | 1 position | Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018
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CERTIFICATION - Building Information Certificates
The authority to determine, sign and issue certificates relating to Division 6.7 Building Information Certificates. | 6 positions | Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
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CERTIFICATION - Complying Development on Bushfire Prone Land
The authority to certify under Part 3 Division 2 Clause 3.4 (3) that the development is not in bush fire attack level-40 (BAL-40) or the flame zone (BAL-FZ). | 6 positions | State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008
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CERTIFICATION - Contract as Principal Certifier
The authority to sign a certification contract under Section 31 where Council will carry out certification work and/or be appointed as the Principal Certifier. | 6 positions | Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018
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CERTIFICATION - Division 6.2 Certificates (excluding Subdivision Certificates)
The authority to determine, sign and issue construction, compliance, occupation, and complying development certificates, including accepting professional certification from an accredited certifier, in accordance with the officer’s certificate of accreditation issued under the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018. | 6 positions | Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018
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CERTIFICATION - Outstanding Notices under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
The authority to determine, sign and issue Section 121ZP Certificates under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. | 5 positions | Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
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CERTIFICATION - Outstanding Notices under the Local Government Act 1993
The authority to determine, sign and issue Section 735A Certificates under the Local Government Act 1993. | 6 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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CERTIFICATION - Planning Certificates
The authority to determine, sign and issue Section 10.7 Planning Certificates. | 10 positions | Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
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CERTIFICATION - Positive Covenants
The authority to determine, sign and issue Certificates relating to S 88G - the amount (if any) payable to Council following a failure to comply with a public positive covenant imposed on land under S88D or S88E of the Conveyancing Act 1919. | 3 positions | Conveyancing Act 1919
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CERTIFICATION - Rates Certificates
The authority to sign Section 603 Certificates on behalf of the Council. | 5 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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CERTIFICATION - Section 306 and 307 Certificates of Compliance
The authority to impose certain requirements before granting a certificate of compliance in accordance with Section 306 and grant, or refuse to grant, a certificate of compliance under Section 307. | 4 positions | Water Management Act 2000
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CERTIFICATION - Strata Certificates
The authority to exercise the Council’s functions under the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015, including the determination of an application for a Strata Certificate and signing of any associated documents and plans. | 4 positions | Strata Schemes Development Act 2015
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CERTIFICATION - Subdivision Certificates
The authority to endorse Subdivision Certificates, Deposited Plans and Section 88B and 88E Instruments under the Conveyancing Act 1919 prior to registration to the NSW Land Registry Service.
Note: Use this delegation for subdivision certificates associated with development applications. | 6 positions | Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Conveyancing Act 1919
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CERTIFICATION - Subdivision Works
The authority to:
(a) Determine, sign and issue subdivision works certificates under Division 6.4 and 6.5.
(b) Determine, sign and issue civil work compliance certificates under Part 6
(c) Act as a Principal Certifier for subdivision work under Division 6.4 and 6.5. | 4 positions | Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
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CERTIFICATION - Swimming Pools
The authority to determine, sign and issue Certificates relating to:
(a) Section 22 Exemptions
(b) Section 22D Certificates of Compliance
(c) Section 23 Directions and Section 23A Compliance. | 6 positions | Swimming Pools Act 1992
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Civil Works - Approved Development
The authority to determine, sign and issue consent under Division 3 for civil works relating to approved development within existing Council road reserve. | 4 positions | Roads Act 1993
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Covenants, Easements and Restrictions - Conveyancing Act 1919
The authority to execute, endorse and sign documents and instruments under Part 6 Division 4 Section 88B of the Act, except where it relates to an instrument to extinguish, in which case it must be authorised by the General Manager.
Note: Use this delegation for documents and instruments not associated with development applications. | 4 positions | Conveyancing Act 1919
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Covenants, Easements and Restrictions - Real Property Act 1900
The authority to execute, endorse and sign documents and instruments under the Real Property Act 1900. | 4 positions | Real Property Act 1900
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Determination of Part 5 Matters
The authority to assess the environmental impact of any activity proposed by Council as required by Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and determine whether or not that activity is likely to significantly affect the environment. | 5 positions | Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATIONS FOR MODIFICATIONS OF CONSENTS - Amendments
The authority to, prior to determination of a development application, determine whether or not a development application may be amended or varied by the applicant under Clause 38. | 11 positions | Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021
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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATIONS FOR MODIFICATIONS OF CONSENTS - Determinations under 4.16 and 4.55
The authority to determine under Section 4.16 and Section 4.55 any development application/modification of consent application except any of the following:
(a) A development or modification application to which Section 47E of the Local Government Act 1993 applies
(b) A development or modification application that is identified as State Significant Development and Infrastructure under State Environmental Planning Policy (Planning Systems) 2021
(c) Development that is identified as Regionally Significant Development under Schedule 6 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Planning Systems) 2021
(d) Development applications involving a kind of development specified in the Local Planning Panels Direction - Development Applications that must be determined by Hawkesbury Local Planning Panel. | 7 positions | State Environmental Planning Policy (Planning Systems) 2021
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATIONS FOR MODIFICATIONS OF CONSENTS - Determinations under 4.16 and 4.55
The authority to determine under Section 4.16 and Section 4.55 a development application/modification of consent application where:
(a) Up to five (5) written submissions by way of objection has been lodged, or
(b) Refusal is recommended and subject to the requirement of a signature from Town Planning Coordinator, or
(c) Any variation to Council’s Development Control Plan is sought. | 6 positions | Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATIONS FOR MODIFICATIONS OF CONSENTS - Determinations under 4.16 and 4.55
The authority to determine under Section 4.16 and Section 4.55 a development application/modification of consent application where:
(a) Up to and including nine (9) written submissions by way of objection has been lodged, or
(b) Refusal is recommended, or
(c) Any variation to Council’s Development Control Plan is sought, or
(d) For development applications only, the application is made pursuant to State Environmental Planning Policy No.1 or Clause 4.6 of Hawkesbury Local Environmental Plan 2012 seeking a variation to a development standard less than 10%. | 4 positions | Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATIONS FOR MODIFICATIONS OF CONSENTS - Review of Determinations
The authority to determine under Section 8.2 an application for review of a determination provided:
(a) The original determination was made under delegated authority and not by a State or Regional Panel, or by the Hawkesbury Local Planning Panel, and
(b) The position holder did not make the original determination, and
(c) The position holder does not hold a position which is subordinate to the position holder who made the original determination, and
(d) The prior determination is not for a development application to which section 47E of the Local Government Act 1993 applies
(e) The prior determination is not for a development application to which section 47E of the Local Government Act 1993 applies. | 3 positions | Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Local Government Act 1993
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Development Control Plan (DCP) Notification Requirements
The authority to, in accordance with the discretionary provisions of Sections 3.2-3.4 and 3.8 of Council’s Development Control Plan, determine and vary the notification and re-notification requirements for applications. | 2 positions | Hawkesbury Local Environmental Plan 2012
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HERITAGE - Interim Heritage Orders
The authority to make an Interim Heritage Order subject to the provisions of the authorisation contained in the Ministerial Order dated 22 April 2013 (ECM ID 4242193). | 3 positions | Heritage Act 1977
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HERITAGE - Minor Works
The authority to confirm in writing whether proposed development is minor under the provisions of Clause 5.10(3a). | 5 positions | Hawkesbury Local Environmental Plan 2012
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Managing Conflicts of Interest for Council related development applications
The authority to provide a written statement in respect to management strategies for Council related Development Applications which is to be published on the NSW Planning Portal in accordance with Clause 30B of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 and Council’s Policy. | 2 positions | Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021
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Plan Making under Part 3 of the EPA Act
The authority to exercise the plan making delegations under Part 3 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, as described in Circular PS 12-006 (dated 29 October 2012) and as accepted by Council on 11 December 2012, subject to the following conditions:
(a) Exercise of the delegations can be used without the need for a subsequent report to Council following public exhibition of a planning proposal only if no submissions are received, or,
(b) Where public submissions are received following public exhibition of the planning proposal, a report addressing the submissions is to be brought to Council for determination prior to the use of the delegations. | 1 position | Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
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POST CONSENT ADMINISTRATION - Bonds
The authority to release bonds/bank guarantees in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer after certifying that the bonded works have been carried out in accordance with approved conditions. | 9 positions | |
POST CONSENT ADMINISTRATION - Deferred Commencement
The authority to confirm whether or not the matters specified in a deferred commencement consent condition have been satisfied and the consent is operative. | 4 positions | Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
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POST CONSENT ADMINISTRATION - Extension of Consent
The authority to, for approved applications under Section 4.54, determine applications for extensions of the maximum period of consent where the planning position remains unchanged, and the extension does not contravene the maximum legislative period in accordance with the delegate’s role, area of responsibility, skills and qualifications. | 4 positions | Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
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POST CONSENT ADMINISTRATION - General
The authority to, except for deferred commencement matters, confirming the satisfaction of conditions of consent, approvals, permits and modifications in accordance with the delegate’s role, area of responsibility, skills and qualifications. | 13 positions | Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
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POST CONSENT ADMINISTRATION - Subdivisions
The authority to, except for deferred commencement matters, confirm the satisfaction of conditions of consent approvals, permits and modifications including certifying that works have been completed to satisfy approved conditions and final plan of subdivision. | 4 positions | Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
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Principal Certifier
The authority to act as Principal Certifier for buildings and associated construction in accordance with the officer’s certificate of accreditation issued under the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018. | 6 positions | Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
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Process Draft Local Environmental Plans
The authority to process Draft Local Environmental Plans under Section 3.36 of the Act following advertising provided no objections are received. | 6 positions | Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
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Section 125 Applications
The authority to assess and determine applications for activities requiring the approval of Council in accordance with Section 125 of the Roads Act 1993.
| 2 positions | Roads Act 1993
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SECTION 68 APPLICATIONS - General
The authority to:
(a) Undertake all the functions contained in Chapter 7 for the assessment and determination of applications for activities requiring the approval of Council, as contained in the Table to Section 68
(b) Revoke or modify an approval for an activity in accordance with Section 108.
This delegation is subject to the activity relating to the delegate’s role and area of responsibility, skills and qualifications. | 18 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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SECTION 68 APPLICATIONS - Review of Determinations
The authority to determine applications for the review of determinations under Section 100 of the Local Government Act 1993, provided that:
(a) The original determination was made under delegated authority and
(b) The position holder did not make the original determination and
(c) The position holder does not hold a position which is subordinate to the positions holder who made the original determination and
(d) The activity relates to the delegate’s role and area of responsibility, skills and qualifications. | 11 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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Suspension of Covenants, Agreements and Instruments
The authority to enable suspension of covenants, agreements and instruments as outlined in Clause 1.9A of the Hawkesbury Local Environmental Plan 2012. | 2 positions | Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
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Unclear or Illegible Applications
The authority to:
(a) Request additional information about the development from the applicant under Clause 36 through the NSW Planning Portal
(b) Reject illegible or unclear Development Applications under Clause 39 through the NSW Planning Portal. | 4 positions | Local Government Act 1993
Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021
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Works in Kind
The authority to negotiate and make Works in Kind Agreements to deliver infrastructure included in adopted Contributions Plans. | 2 positions | Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
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| Delegation | Positions | Legislation |
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ASSET DISPOSAL - Up to $1,000 per transaction
Authorise asset disposal for assets with a written down value of up to $1,000 per transaction relating to assigned area of responsibility. | 1 position | Local Government Act 1993
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ASSET DISPOSAL - Up to $100,000 per transaction
Authorise asset disposal for assets with a written down value of up to $100,000 per transaction relating to assigned area of responsibility. | 13 positions | |
ASSET DISPOSAL - Up to $25,000 per transaction
Authorise asset disposal for assets with a written down value of up to $25,000 per transaction relating to assigned area of responsibility. | 6 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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ASSET DISPOSAL - Up to $250,000 per transaction
Authorise asset disposal for assets with a written down value of up to $250,000 per transaction relating to assigned area of responsibility. | 4 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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ASSET DISPOSAL - Up to $5,000 per transaction
Authorise asset disposal for assets with a written down value of up to $5,000 per transaction relating to assigned area of responsibility. | 13 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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ASSET DISPOSAL - Up to $50,000 per transaction
Authorise asset disposal for assets with a written down value of up to $50,000 per transaction relating to assigned area of responsibility. | 11 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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Authorise and transmit Payroll payments
Authorise and transmit Payroll payments. | 6 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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AUTHORISE EXPENDITURE - Up to $1,000 per transaction
Authorise expenditure up to $1,000 per transaction relating to assigned area of responsibility in consultation with Supervisor. | 2 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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AUTHORISE EXPENDITURE - Up to $100,000 per transaction
Authorise expenditure up to $100,000 per transaction relating to assigned area of responsibility. | 13 positions | |
AUTHORISE EXPENDITURE - Up to $25,000 per transaction
Authorise expenditure up to $25,000 per transaction relating to assigned area of responsibility. | 8 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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AUTHORISE EXPENDITURE - Up to $250,000 per transaction
Authorise expenditure up to $250,000 per transaction relating to assigned area of responsibility. | 4 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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AUTHORISE EXPENDITURE - Up to $5,000 per transaction
Authorise expenditure up to $5,000 per transaction relating to assigned area of responsibility. | 23 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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AUTHORISE EXPENDITURE - Up to $50,000 per transaction
Authorise expenditure up to $50,000 per transaction relating to assigned area of responsibility. | 20 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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Authorise insurance payments
Authorise payments to third parties or claimants not exceeding the excess amount of the relevant insurer's insurance policy. | 2 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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Authorise investments
Authorise the investment of surplus Council funds in accordance with Council’s Investment Policy and sign such application and redemption documents as may be required. | 3 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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Authorise refund of monies from the trust account
Authorise refund of monies from the trust account in respect of contract deposit/bonds/bank guarantees /retention sums within assigned area of responsibility (not including Development related activities). | 21 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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Authorise vouchers for payment of creditor accounts
Authorise vouchers for payment of creditor accounts ensuring compliance with all Council procedures and delegations. | 8 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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CORPORATE CREDIT CARD - Monthly limit $1,000; Transaction limit $1,000
The authority to use a corporate credit card with a monthly and transaction limit of $1,000. | 6 positions | |
CORPORATE CREDIT CARD - Monthly limit $10,000; Transaction limit $10,000
The authority to use a corporate credit card with a monthly limit of $10,000 and a transaction limit of $10,000. | 1 position | |
CORPORATE CREDIT CARD - Monthly limit $10,000; Transaction limit $2,000
The authority to use a corporate credit card with a monthly limit of $10,000 and a transaction limit of $2,000. | 3 positions | |
CORPORATE CREDIT CARD - Monthly limit $10,000; Transaction limit $3,000
The authority to use a corporate credit card with a monthly limit of $10,000 and a transaction limit of $3,000. | 5 positions | |
CORPORATE CREDIT CARD - Monthly limit $10,000; Transaction limit $4,000
The authority to use a corporate credit card with a monthly limit of $10,000 and a transaction limit of $4,000. | 10 positions | |
CORPORATE CREDIT CARD - Monthly limit $10,000; Transaction limit $5,000
The authority to use a corporate credit card with a monthly limit of $10,000 and a transaction limit of $5,000. | 0 positions | |
CORPORATE CREDIT CARD - Monthly limit $20,000; Transaction limit $10,000
The authority to use a corporate credit card with a monthly limit of $20,000 and a transaction limit of $10,000. | 2 positions | |
CORPORATE CREDIT CARD - Monthly limit $3,000; Transaction limit $1,000
The authority to use a corporate credit card with a monthly limit of $3,000 and a transaction limit of $1,000. | 16 positions | |
CORPORATE CREDIT CARD - Monthly limit $3,000; Transaction limit $2,000
The authority to use a corporate credit card with a monthly limit of $3,000 and a transaction limit of $2,000. | 7 positions | |
CORPORATE CREDIT CARD - Monthly limit $5,000; Transaction limit $1,000
The authority to use a corporate credit card with a monthly limit of $5,000 and a transaction limit of $1,000. | 5 positions | |
CORPORATE CREDIT CARD - Monthly limit $5,000; Transaction limit $2,000
The authority to use a corporate credit card with a monthly limit of $5,000 and a transaction limit of $2,000. | 12 positions | |
CORPORATE CREDIT CARD - Monthly limit $5,000; Transaction limit $3,000
The authority to use a corporate credit card with a monthly limit of $5,000 and a transaction limit of $3,000. | 8 positions | |
CORPORATE CREDIT CARD - Monthly limit $5,000; Transaction limit $4,000
The authority to use a corporate credit card with a monthly limit of $5,000 and a transaction limit of $4,000. | 11 positions | |
Determine applications regarding Sullage Removal charges
The authority to determine applications for the cancellation or deferment of Sullage Removal service charges. | 2 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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Operate Council's bank accounts
The authority to operate Council's bank accounts. | 6 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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REFUNDS - Up to $1,000
Authorise refund of fees, rates, charges and overpayments up to $1,000 for assigned area of responsibility. | 19 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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REFUNDS - Up to $10,000
Authorise refund of fees, rates, charges and overpayments up to $10,000 for assigned area of responsibility. | 4 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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REFUNDS - Up to $500
Authorise refund of fees, rates, charges and overpayments up to $500 for assigned area of responsibility. | 2 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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REIMBURSEMENT - Councillor Travel Expenses
The authority to approve reimbursement of Councillor travel expenses in accordance with the Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Councillors Policy. | 2 positions | |
REIMBURSEMENT - Study
The authority to approve applications for reimbursement of study related fees and expenses in accordance with the related Council policy. | 1 position | |
REIMBURSEMENT - Up to $150
Authorise the reimbursement of work expenses to a maximum of $150 in accordance with the relevant procedure. | 22 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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REIMBURSEMENT - Up to $300
Authorise the reimbursement of work expenses to a maximum of $300 in accordance with the relevant procedure. | 3 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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REIMBURSEMENT - Workers Compensation - Up to $5,000
Authorise the reimbursement of workers compensation related expenses incurred by staff to a maximum of $5,000. | 1 position | |
REIMBURSEMENT - Workers Compensation - Up to $500
Authorise the reimbursement of workers compensation related expenses incurred by staff to a maximum of $500. | 2 positions | |
Rental Bonds
The authority, in relation to rental bonds under the Landlord and Tenant (Rental Bonds) Act 1977, to:
(a) Receive and refund lodgements with the appropriate statutory body
(b) Execute bond lodgements with the appropriate statutory body
(c) Release or claim upon lodged bonds. | 2 positions | Landlord and Tenant (Rental Bonds) Act 1977
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Settle insurance claims
The authority to settle claims against Council's Insurance Policies up to the deductible amount of the relevant Policy. | 2 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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To write off rates and charges and interest accrued on unpaid rates and charges due to Council under $5,000
The authority to write off rates and charges and interest accrued on unpaid rates and charges due to Council under $5,000. | 1 position | Local Government Act 1993
Local Government (General) Regulation 2021
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Waive and Reduce Fees and Charges
The authority to waive or reduce a fee or charge within the delegate's area of operation for which the delegate is responsible up to $1,000, in accordance with the relevant categories as determined within the Revenue Policy of the Council’s Operational Plan.
If above $1,000, it must be in consultation with the General Manager. | 3 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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| Delegation | Positions | Legislation |
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Access Transport for NSW records
The authority to access Transport for NSW Records in accordance with Council's guidelines and subject to the provisions of the Transport for NSW Agreement to use the DRIVES Information and/or the Transport for NSW Materials. | 3 positions | Roads Act 1993
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Act as the Disclosure Officer under the Internal Reporting Policy
The authority to act as a Disclosures Officer under the Internal Reporting Policy and provide advice about reporting and the Policy, receive reports of wrongdoing, and assist employees and Councillors to make reports. | 10 positions | Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022
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Annual Fire Safety Statement Declaration on behalf of Council
The authority to approve the Annual Fire Safety Statement Declaration on behalf of Council under part 12 of the Regulation. | 3 positions | Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021
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Approve or refuse the use of parks and reserves
The authority to approve or refuse the use of parks and reserves by organisations and individuals in accordance with internal procedures. | 3 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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Approve or refuse use of public roads for events
The authority to approve, subject to conditions, or refuse the use of public roads for gatherings, events, processions, races or other like events in accordance with internal procedures. | 1 position | Roads Act 1993
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Authorise filming within public roads, reserves and community facilities
The authority to:
(a) Approve or refuse applications for filming permits in streets in the City in accordance with the Local Government Filming Protocol and to determine all requests for fee reduction or the waiving of fees to film in the area in terms of the Filming Protocol
(b) Approve or refuse applications to film/photograph in Council's parks, reserves and public places subject to the conditions and fees prescribed in the Local Government Filming Protocol. | 3 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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Authorise the cutting and issue of keys for Council properties
Authorise the cutting and issue of keys for Council properties. | 11 positions | |
Authorise the erection of signs in public reserves
Authorise the erection of signs in public reserves and public places where a need is identified to prohibit/control activities which are undesirable in the area and/or a danger to the public and use of the area. | 4 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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Authorise withdrawal of penalty infringements - Leniency/hardship or technical flaws
The authority to withdraw Penalty Infringement Notices 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. | 2 positions | |
AUTHORISED OFFICER - Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011
The authority to act as an Authorised Inspector or Officer under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011 and associated Regulations. | 5 positions | Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011
Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2017
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AUTHORISED OFFICER - Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021
The authority to exercise all functions of an Authorised Officer as conferred on them under the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021 and associated Regulations. | 9 positions | Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021
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AUTHORISED OFFICER - Recreation Vehicles Act 1983
The authority to exercise all powers and functions of an Authorised Officer conferred or imposed on them under the Recreation Vehicles Act 1993 and associated Regulations. | 3 positions | Recreation Vehicles Act 1983
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AUTHORISED OFFICER - Roads Transport Act 2013
The authority to exercise all powers of a Class 12 Authorised Officer conferred on them under the Roads Transport Act 2013 and associated Regulations. | 8 positions | Roads Transport (General) Regulation 2021
Roads Transport Act 2013
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Briefing of lawyers/counsel/consultants
The authority to instruct and engage solicitors, counsel and expert consultants on behalf of Council where considered necessary. | 1 position | Local Government Act 1993
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Carry out works on private land
The authority to carry out works on private land as defined in Section 67 of the Local Government Act on both Council owned and private lands in any case where the estimated cost is paid in advance. | 6 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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Close Council controlled roads
The authority to close Council controlled roads or parts thereof temporarily to ensure public safety, repairs or construction. | 7 positions | Roads Act 1993
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Conduct internal reviews under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009
The authority to conduct internal reviews under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. | 4 positions | Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009
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Coordinate reports of serious wrongdoing under the Internal Reporting Policy
The authority to coordinate reports of serious wrongdoing under the Internal Reporting Policy including receiving and assessing reports and being the primary point of contact for the reporter and Disclosure Officers. | 2 positions | Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022
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Council's Social Media Coordinator
The authority to undertake the functions of Council's Social Media Coordinator as appointed by the General Manager. | 3 positions | |
Declarations and Revocations - Companion Animals
The authority to issue Penalty Infringement Notices in accordance with the Act and associated Regulations subject to the following limitations:
1. Issuing the following declarations in consultation with the Regulatory Services Manager:
(a) A nuisance cat or dog
(b) A menacing dog
(c) A dangerous dog.
2. Revoking the following declarations in consultation with the Director City Planning:
(a) A menacing dog
(b) A dangerous dog
(c) A restricted dog. | 6 positions | Companion Animals Act 1998
Companion Animals Regulation 2018
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Declare or not declare a rate assessment - Farm Land
The authority to declare or not declare a rate assessment to be farm land in accordance with Section 515 of the Local Government Act 1993. | 3 positions | |
Declare or not declare a rating exemption
The authority to declare or not declare a parcel of land to be exempt from rates and other charges in accordance with Sections 555, 556, 557 and 558 of the Local Government Act 1993. | 3 positions | |
Determine access applications under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009
The authority to determine access applications under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. | 5 positions | Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009
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Disposal of Abandoned Vehicles
The authority to dispose of and sell vehicles abandoned on Council owned or controlled land. | 3 positions | Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021
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Exercise Functions under the Crown Lands Management Act 2016 and associated regulations in relation to the function of leasing or licensing
The authority to exercise functions under the Crown Lands Management Act 2016 and associated Regulations in relation to the function of leasing or licensing. | 2 positions | Crown Land Management Act 2016
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Inspection of Pipes
The authority to inspect pipes and drains and measurement of water and sewage in accordance with Clause 143 of the Regulation. | 13 positions | Local Government (General) Regulation 2021
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Issue certificates of compliance for light and heavy vehicles
The authority to issue certificates of compliance for Council-owned or controlled light and heavy vehicles for the purpose of registration. | 2 positions | Roads Transport Act 2013
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Legal Proceedings
The authority to commence proceedings, undertake proceedings, represent Council in proceedings and settle proceedings for and on behalf of Council, in all jurisdictions. | 1 position | Local Government Act 1993
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Legal proceedings for regulatory and planning matters
The authority to enter into conciliation and/or mediation with applicants in Classes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the Land and Environment Court’s jurisdiction and/or Local Court and to enter into settlement agreements in those appeals. | 6 positions | Land and Environment Court Act 1979
Local Government Act 1993
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
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Local Emergency Management Committee - Chairperson
The authority to represent Council as Chairperson of the Local Emergency Management Committee. | 1 position | State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989
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Local Emergency Management Committee - Deputy Chairperson
The authority to represent Council as Deputy Chairperson and Local Emergency Management Officer of the Local Emergency Management Committee in the absence of Chairperson. | 2 positions | State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989
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Order the removal of obstructions on roads or public places
The authority to order the removal of obstructions on roads or public places where such obstruction constitutes a public danger. | 2 positions | Roads Act 1993
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ORDERS, NOTICES, DIRECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS - Biosecurity Act 2015
The authority to exercise Council’s powers and to carry out enforcement functions including issuing Penalty Infringement Notices in accordance with the Act and associated Regulations. | 14 positions | Biosecurity Act 2015
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ORDERS, NOTICES, DIRECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS - Boarding Houses Act 2012
The authority to exercise Council’s powers and to carry out enforcement functions including issuing Penalty Infringement Notices in accordance with the Act and associated Regulations. | 9 positions | Boarding Houses Act 2012
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ORDERS, NOTICES, DIRECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS - Companion Animals Act 1998
The authority to exercise Council’s powers and to carry out enforcement functions including issuing Penalty Infringement Notices in accordance with the Act and associated Regulations. | 10 positions | Companion Animals Act 1998
Companion Animals Regulation 2018
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ORDERS, NOTICES, DIRECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS - Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
The authority to exercise Council’s powers and to carry out enforcement functions including issuing Penalty Infringement Notices in accordance with the Act and associated Regulations. | 21 positions | Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
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ORDERS, NOTICES, DIRECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS - Food Act 2003
The authority to exercise Council’s powers and to carry out enforcement functions including issuing Penalty Infringement Notices in accordance with the Act and associated Regulations.
Closing or limiting a food premise, the issue of Prohibition Orders and Clearance Certificates must be in consultation with the Director City Planning. | 4 positions | Food Act 2003
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ORDERS, NOTICES, DIRECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS - Local Government Act 1993
The authority to exercise Council’s powers and to carry out enforcement functions including issuing Penalty Infringement Notices in accordance with the Act and associated Regulations. | 22 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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ORDERS, NOTICES, DIRECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS - Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011
The authority to exercise Council’s powers and to carry out enforcement functions including issuing Penalty Infringement Notices in accordance with the Act and associated Regulations. | 5 positions | Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011
Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2017
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ORDERS, NOTICES, DIRECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS - Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
The authority to exercise Council’s powers and to carry out enforcement functions including issuing Penalty Infringement Notices in accordance with the Act and associated Regulations. | 25 positions | Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2022
Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2022
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ORDERS, NOTICES, DIRECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS - Public Health Act 2010
The authority to exercise Council’s powers and to carry out enforcement functions including issuing Penalty Infringement Notices in accordance with the Act and associated Regulations.
Closing premises must be in consultation with the Director City Planning. | 7 positions | Public Health Act 2010
Public Health Regulation 2022
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ORDERS, NOTICES, DIRECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS - Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021
The authority to exercise Council’s powers and to carry out enforcement functions including issuing Penalty Infringement Notices in accordance with the Act and associated Regulations. | 9 positions | Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021
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ORDERS, NOTICES, DIRECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS - Roads Act 1993
The authority to exercise Council’s powers and to carry out enforcement functions including issuing Penalty Infringement Notices in accordance with the Act and associated Regulations. | 12 positions | Roads Act 1993
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ORDERS, NOTICES, DIRECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS - Roads Transport Act 2013
The authority to exercise Council’s powers and to carry out enforcement functions including issuing Penalty Infringement Notices in accordance with the Act and associated Regulations. | 12 positions | Roads Transport Act 2013
Road Rules 2014
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ORDERS, NOTICES, DIRECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS - Swimming Pools Act 1992
The authority to exercise Council’s powers and to carry out enforcement functions including issuing Penalty Infringement Notices in accordance with the Act and associated Regulations. | 8 positions | Swimming Pools Act 1992
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Ownership of Water Supply, Sewerage and Stormwater Drainage Works
The authority to operate, repair, replace, maintain, remove, extend, expand, connect, disconnect, improve or do any other things that are necessary or appropriate to any of its works to ensure that, in the opinion of the person delegated this authority, the works are used in an efficient manner for the purposes for which the works were installed. | 20 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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POWER OF ENTRY - Biosecurity Act 2015
The authority to enter any land and premises for the purposes of inspection, investigation, sampling, seizure and any other functions as authorised by the relevant provisions of the Act and associated Regulations. | 10 positions | Biosecurity Act 2015
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POWER OF ENTRY - Boarding Houses Act 2012
The authority to enter any land and premises for the purposes of inspection, investigation, sampling, seizure and any other functions as authorised by the relevant provisions of the Act and associated Regulations. | 15 positions | Boarding Houses Act 2012
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POWER OF ENTRY - Companion Animals Act 1998
The authority to enter any land and premises for the purposes of inspection, investigation, sampling, seizure and any other functions as authorised by the relevant provisions of the Act and associated Regulations. | 10 positions | Companion Animals Act 1998
Companion Animals Regulation 2018
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POWER OF ENTRY - Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
The authority to enter any land and premises for the purposes of inspection, investigation, sampling, seizure and any other functions as authorised by the relevant provisions of the Act and associated Regulations.
Limitation: Any employee in a Cadet, Apprentice, Trainee or similar position must only exercise this delegation with a supervisor present who also has this delegable authority. | 33 positions | Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
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POWER OF ENTRY - Food Act 2003
The authority to enter any land and premises for the purposes of inspection, investigation, sampling, seizure and any other functions as authorised by the relevant provisions of the Act and associated Regulations.
Limitation: Any employee in a Cadet, Apprentice, Trainee or similar position must only exercise this delegation with a supervisor present who also has this delegable authority. | 5 positions | Food Act 2003
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POWER OF ENTRY - Local Government Act 1993
The authority to enter any land and premises for the purposes of inspection, investigation, sampling, seizure and any other functions as authorised by the relevant provisions of the Act and associated Regulations.
Limitation: Any employee in a Cadet, Apprentice, Trainee or similar position must only exercise this delegation with a supervisor present who also has this delegable authority. | 34 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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POWER OF ENTRY - Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011
The authority to enter any land and premises for the purposes of inspection, investigation, sampling, seizure and any other functions as authorised by the relevant provisions of the Act and associated Regulations. | 5 positions | Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011
Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2017
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POWER OF ENTRY - Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 2017
The authority to enter any land and premises for the purposes of inspection, investigation, sampling, seizure and any other functions as authorised by the relevant provisions of the Act and associated Regulations. | 10 positions | Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 2017
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POWER OF ENTRY - Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
The authority to enter any land and premises for the purposes of inspection, investigation, sampling, seizure and any other functions as authorised by the relevant provisions of the Act and associated Regulations.
Limitation: Any employee in a Cadet, Apprentice, Trainee or similar position must only exercise this delegation with a supervisor present who also has this delegable authority. | 15 positions | Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
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POWER OF ENTRY - Public Health Act 2010
The authority to enter any land and premises for the purposes of inspection, investigation, sampling, seizure and any other functions as authorised by the relevant provisions of the Act and associated Regulations.
Limitation: Any employee in a Cadet, Apprentice, Trainee or similar position must only exercise this delegation with a supervisor present who also has this delegable authority. | 12 positions | Public Health Act 2010
Public Health Regulation 2022
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POWER OF ENTRY - Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021
The authority to enter any land and premises for the purposes of inspection, investigation, sampling, seizure and any other functions as authorised by the relevant provisions of the Act and associated Regulations. | 8 positions | Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021
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POWER OF ENTRY - Roads Act 1993
The authority to enter any land and premises for the purposes of inspection, investigation, sampling, seizure and any other functions as authorised by the relevant provisions of the Act and associated Regulations.
Limitation: Any employee in a Cadet, Apprentice, Trainee or similar position must only exercise this delegation with a supervisor present who also has this delegable authority. | 26 positions | Roads Act 1993
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POWER OF ENTRY - Roads Transport Act 2013
The authority to enter any land and premises for the purposes of inspection, investigation, sampling, seizure and any other functions as authorised by the relevant provisions of the Act and associated Regulations. | 12 positions | Roads Transport Act 2013
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POWER OF ENTRY - Swimming Pools Act 1992
The authority to enter any land and premises for the purposes of inspection, investigation, sampling, seizure and any other functions as authorised by the relevant provisions of the Act and associated Regulations. | 12 positions | Swimming Pools Act 1992
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POWER OF ENTRY - Water Management Act 2000
The authority to enter any land and premises for the purposes of inspection, investigation, sampling, seizure and any other functions as authorised by the relevant provisions of the Act and associated Regulations. | 14 positions | Water Management Act 2000
Local Government Act 1993
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Represent Council in Conferences - Land Environment Court
The authority to represent Council in conferences convened by the Land and Environment Court on matters under appeal or objection within the Directorate's or Branch's area of operation. | 19 positions | Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Land and Environment Court Act 1979
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Represent Council on Owner's Corporations
The authority to represent Council on Owner's Corporations under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 and vote on Council's behalf at meetings of Owner's Corporations. Only authorised to dispose of or lease Council's interest if authorised by a resolution of Council. | 3 positions | Strata Schemes Management Act 2015
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Represent, commence, defend and undertake legal proceedings
The authority to represent, commence, defend and undertake legal proceedings under the Local Government Act and any other act within assigned area of responsibility. | 20 positions | Local Government Act 1993
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Senior Responsible Officer for Records Management
The authority to undertake the functions of Council's Senior Responsible Officer for records management in accordance with the Standard on Records Management issued under the State Records Act 1998. | 1 position | State Records Act 1998
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Shared Sewage Services and Discharge Approvals
The authority to consent to a shared sewerage service and grant discharge approvals in accordance with the Water Management (General) Regulation 2018. | 3 positions | Water Management (General) Regulation 2018
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Sign contracts created under Part 4 of the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013
The authority to sign perpetual interment contracts on behalf of Hawkesbury City Council as a Cemetery Operator under Part 4 of the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013. | 5 positions | Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013
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State Emergency Rescue and Management
The authority to exercise delegable functions on behalf of Council under the State Emergency Rescue and Management Act and associated Regulations. | 3 positions | State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989
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Stop Work for WH&S Breach for up to 1 week
The authority to suspend work for serious and/or continued breaches of safety for a period of up to 1 week. | 4 positions | Local Government Act 1993
Work Health and Safety Act 2011
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Stop Work for WH&S Breach for up to 8 hours
The authority to suspend work for serious and/or continued breaches of safety for a period of up to 8 hours. | 63 positions | Work Health and Safety Act 2011
Local Government Act 1993
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To act as Council's Privacy Contact Officer
The authority to act as Council's Privacy Contact Officer under Council's Privacy Management Plan and undertake the necessary actions associated with the functions of that position. | 1 position | Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998
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To act as Council's Public Officer
The authority to undertake the functions of Council's Public Officer pursuant to Sections 342 and 343 of the Local Government Act. | 1 position | Local Government Act 1993
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Undertake responsibilities as the Responsible Accounting Officer
The authority to undertake responsibilities as the Responsible Accounting Officer under the Local Government Act and associated Regulations. | 1 position | Local Government Act 1993
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Use Council's plant and equipment in emergencies
The authority to:
(a) Use Council's plant and equipment and exercise any function in emergencies at the direction of the Minister for Emergency Services
(b) Use Council's plant and equipment at the request of State Emergency Services, the NSW Police or appropriate fire authority. | 16 positions | State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989
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Approve overtime for area of assigned responsibility
Authorise staff to work overtime and be paid the appropriate Award or salary system rate of pay subject to such amount falling within the budget allocation within the assigned area of responsibility. | 33 positions | |
Authorise payments for area of assigned responsibility
Authorise the payment of salaries and wages for permanent and casual staff for the area of assigned responsibility. | 72 positions | |
Certify staff attendance for area of assigned responsibility
The authority to certify staff attendance for each area of assigned responsibility. | 72 positions | |
Deal with industrial disputes
The authority to, in consultation with the Manager People & Development, deal with industrial disputes within the terms of existing Industrial Instruments and within the assigned area of responsibility. | 8 positions | Industrial Relations Act 1996
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Disciplinary action
The authority to:
a) Suspend with or without pay, in consultation with Manager People & Development or General Manager
b) Authorise disciplinary action in the nature of verbal and written warnings, in consultation with relevant Manager and Manager People & Development
c) Authorise disciplinary action in the nature of final written warnings, demotion and show cause meetings, in consultation with Manager People & Development or General Manager. | 3 positions | Local Government State Award
Industrial Relations Act 1996
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Employment Hours of Duty
The authority to determine, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Award, policies and in consultation with People and Development the following:
(a) Hours of duty for part-time and casual employees
(b) Roster days, roster patterns, variations to rostered day off patterns and rostered working times. | 31 positions | Local Government State Award
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Higher Grade Payments
The authority to approve payments for wages and salary employees below Manager level relevant to Directorate. | 3 positions | Local Government State Award
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Investigations
The authority to conduct or arrange for the conduct of an investigation of potential disciplinary or probity matters relevant to Directorate and in conjunction with Manager People & Development. | 7 positions | Local Government State Award
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LEAVE - Domestic Violence Leave
The authority to approve requests for leave in accordance with the Family and Domestic Violence Leave Corporate Policy. | 1 position | Fair Work Act 2009
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LEAVE - General
The authority to approve requests for leave in accordance with the provisions of Local Government Award and policies for sick leave, carers leave, and annual leave relevant to area of responsibility. | 64 positions | Local Government State Award
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LEAVE - Leave Without Pay
The authority to approve leave without pay arrangements, in consultation with Manager People & Development, relevant to Directorate. | 4 positions | Local Government State Award
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LEAVE - Long Service Leave over 1 month
The authority to approve long service leave requests of 1 month or more for Directorate. | 3 positions | |
LEAVE - Long Service Leave Recognition
The authority to approve recognition of prior service for long service leave. | 1 position | Local Government State Award
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LEAVE - Long Service Leave up to 1 month
The authority to approve long service leave requests of less than 1 month for area of responsibility. | 22 positions | |
LEAVE - Special Leave
The authority to approve all forms of special leave (such as bereavement/funeral, blood donors, tertiary education i.e. exams, trade union training or conference, court attendance, emergency services, military service leave and purchasing additional annual leave) in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Award and Council's policies. | 4 positions | Local Government State Award
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Recruitment to Approve
The authority to fill a vacant established and funded position below Band 3, in consultation with People and Development, to the relevant Directorate. | 3 positions | Local Government State Award
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TRAINING, CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS - Interstate
The authority to approve applications for training within the approved training budget (except higher education) including payment of travel and other expenses for attending conferences and business meetings interstate and for other training above $3,000. | 1 position | |
TRAINING, CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS - NSW and ACT
The authority to approve applications for training within the approved training budget (except higher education) including payment of travel and other expenses for attending conferences and business meetings within NSW and ACT up to $3,000. | 6 positions | |