Delegations: AA01
Act as a Council Investigation Officer within the meaning of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (NSW). AA02
Authority to enter any premises pursuant to section 9.16 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (NSW). AA03
Act as an authorised person within the meaning of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW). AA04
Authority to enter any premises pursuant to section 191 and 191A of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW). AA09
Act as an authorised officer and enforcement officer within the meaning of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW). AA20
Authorise correspondence of a non-standard nature, such as interpretation of Council policy and responses to public complaints, in accordance with other delegations granted to the position and 'Correspondence and Authorising Document Guideline', with the exception of correspondence to Members of Parliament or those for the direct attention of heads of government departments and agencies. AA21
Authorise correspondence of a standard nature, such as replies to routine enquiries from the public, in accordance with other delegations granted to the position and 'Correspondence and Authorising Document Guideline', with the exception of correspondence to Members of Parliament or those for the direct attention of heads of government departments and agencies. AA39
Authorise the issue of a written warning to any person considered to be responsible for unreasonable conduct in accordance with the Unreasonable Conduct of Customers Framework. AA40
NOTE - ONLY TO BE GRANTED TO SENIOR MANAGERS AND DIRECTORS
Authorise the issue to any person of a decision to restrict access to Council’s staff and/or facilities in accordance with the Unreasonable Conduct of Customers Framework. This includes making a determination on periodic reviews of existing restriction decisions. AA41
NOTE - ONLY TO BE GRANTED TO DIRECTORS AND THE PUBLIC OFFICER
Make a determination on an appeal by a customer of a decision to restrict access to Council’s staff and/or facilities and issue a determination arising from such an appeal review in accordance with the Unreasonable Conduct of Customers Framework. AA52
NOTE - ONLY TO BE GRANTED SENIOR MANAGERS
Authorise a refund of fees up to $1000, when the incorrect fee has been paid or an overpayment of the fee defined in Council's adopted fees and charges.
AA54
NOTE - ONLY TO BE GRANTED TO SENIOR MANAGERS AND DIRECTORS
Authority to enter into a deed of agreement or funding agreement to accept grant funding on behalf of Council AA55
NOTE - ONLY TO BE GRANTED BY THE PUBLIC OFFICER
Act as a Disclosure Officer in accordance with the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022 CP14
Issue a planning certificate pursuant to section 88G of the Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW) or section 10.7 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (NSW). CP22
Exercise the Council’s functions under the Heritage Act 1977 (NSW), including the making of an interim heritage order where the Minister has authorised the Council to make such an order, and the revocation of that order. CP35
Reach agreement, on behalf of the Council, during a conciliation conference with the Applicant in an appeal, pursuant to section 34(3) of the Land and Environment Court Act 1979 (NSW). CP36
Give consent, on behalf of the Council, to a Commissioner disposing of an appeal during a conciliation conference, pursuant to section 34(4)(b) of the Land and Environment Court Act 1979 (NSW). CP54
Write off outstanding amounts of contributions or levies imposed on a development consent as a condition of consent, but only where written concurrence from the officer’s supervisor has first been obtained. CP56
Determine whether or not a development application is required for development of a heritage item or development within a Heritage Conservation Area, pursuant to clause 5.10(3) of Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2009 (NSW) or any other applicable Environmental Planning Instrument. CP57
Determine applications for the refund of, or amendment to, contributions or levies imposed on a development consent as a condition of consent, pursuant to Part 7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW). CP58
Authorise a refund of fees paid in respect of an application made for a certificate under section 88G of the Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW) or section 10.7 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (NSW). CP59
Negotiate draft terms of a proposed planning agreement, or the proposed amendment or revocation of a planning agreement, pursuant to Part 7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) and relevant Council policies, for endorsement by the Council. F04
Authorise expenditure for works, services, facilities and goods for Council, including the issuing of a Letter of Award for a Contract, pursuant to section 211 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 of not more than $100,000 (including GST) within approved budget limits and sign documents arising therefrom. F19
Invite and accept quotations, with the acceptance of quotations being subject to approval from a relevant delegated authority, for a proposed contract on behalf of the Council in accordance with the requirements of Council's Procurement Framework. F35
Procure goods or services for the Council by means of a Council Purchase Card subject to a monthly limit of $20,000 (including GST) and compliance with Council's Purchase Card Policy and Procurement Policy. F41
Authorise the disposal of assets of value less than $100,000 (including GST), other than land or assets of potentially historical or cultural significance and, in any case, not by donation, in accordance with Council's Disposal of Assets and Impounded Items Procedures, and sign documents arising therefrom. F45
NOTE - ONLY TO BE GRANTED TO SENIOR MANAGERS AND DIRECTORS
Authorise the issuing of a letter of acceptance in relation to a proposed contract if a previous decision/approval has been provided to enter or award the contract HR01
Authorise timesheets for employees within the area of control of the position. HR02
Issue a first warning, in accordance with the procedure set out in Step 1 of the Disciplinary Procedure in Council's Enterprise Agreement. HR03
Issue a written warning, in accordance with the procedure set out in Step 2 of the Disciplinary Procedure in Council's Enterprise Agreement. HR04
Issue a final warning, in accordance with the procedure set out in Step 3 of the Disciplinary Procedure in Council's Enterprise Agreement. HR05
Initiate suspension with a view to termination or dismissal with due notice, in accordance with the procedure set out in Step 4 of the Disciplinary Procedure in Council's Enterprise Agreement. HR06
NOTE - ONLY TO BE GRANTED TO SENIOR MANAGERS AND DIRECTORS
Initiate summary dismissal, in accordance with the Summary Dismissal procedure set out in the Disciplinary Procedure in Council's Enterprise Agreement.
HR07
NOTE - ONLY TO BE GRANTED TO SENIOR MANAGERS AND DIRECTORS
Appoint staff in accordance with the Council's organisation structure and resources approved by the Council.
HR08
NOTE - ONLY TO BE GRANTED TO SENIOR MANAGERS AND DIRECTORS
Determine an application for secondary employment submitted by a temporary, casual or part-time staff member. M01
Exercise the functions of the Council position to which the position-holder is appointed in accordance with the job description for that position, Council's Enterprise Agreement and management direction. M02
Exercise the functions of the Council position to which the position-holder is temporarily appointed in accordance with the job description for that position, Council's Enterprise Agreement and management direction. M03
Direct officers of Council within the position-holder’s area of responsibility. M07
Commence, carry on or discontinue legal proceedings in any Court or Tribunal of competent jurisdiction on behalf of the Council (including the filing of Court Attendance Notices). M08
Nominate and instruct legal service providers to act for, or advise, the Council in respect of any matter, including proceedings for and against the Council and the giving of instructions to the Council’s legal service provider during the course of proceedings. RE02
Give an owner or occupier of premises written notice of the Council’s intention to enter premises pursuant to the provisions of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (NSW), Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), Swimming Pools Act 1992 (NSW) and any other legislation by which an authorised officer, Council Investigation Officer, or person authorised by Council has the power to enter premises. RE06
Exercise the following functions of the Council under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW): (a) give a clean-up notice, either in writing or orally; (b) give a prevention notice; (c) give a compliance cost notice; (d) revoke a smoke abatement notice given by an authorised officer; (e) give a notice requiring the production of information and records; and (f) give, revoke or vary a noise control notice. RE15
Exercise the Council's functions under Part 2 of Chapter 7 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) including (but not limited to) the giving of an Order pursuant to Section 124 of that Act. RE16
Issue a notice requiring payment of any reasonable costs incurred by the Council in carrying out the requirements of a preliminary investigation order, management order or ongoing maintenance order, including entering into an arrangement for payment of those costs, pursuant to section 35 of the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 (NSW). |