Delegations and Authorisations Policy

Objective:

The purpose of the Delegations Policy is to establish a framework for delegating authority within Council in a manner that facilitates efficiency and increases the accountability of staff for their performance.

The policy is intended to achieve the following objectives:

To ensure legislative compliance of Chapter 12 Part 3 Local Government Act, Delegation of Functions
To ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the Council’s regulatory and administrative processes
To ensure authorised officers have the level of authority necessary to discharge their responsibilities
To ensure that delegated authority is exercised by the most appropriate and competent individuals within the organisation in accordance with the law and Council's Compliance & Enforcement Policy
To ensure internal controls are effective
To ensure transparency in decision making by ensuring that delegations to staff are clearly defined and recorded in Council’s Delegation Register

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