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City Strategy Delegations

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Title: Title Delegations: Delegations
Name: Urban Release Manager 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).

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.

AA49 Authorise a refund of fees up to $200, when the incorrect fee has been paid or an overpayment of the fee defined in Council's adopted fees and charges.

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).

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.

F03 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 $50,000 (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.

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.

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.