Delegations: AA04
Authority to enter any premises pursuant to section 191 and 191A of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW). AA05
Authority to commence proceedings for an offence pursuant to section 684 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW). AA06
Authority to represent Council as though they are the party concerned in Local Court proceedings and institute and carry on any Local Court proceedings which Council is authorised to institute and carry on pursuant to section 687(a) and (b) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW). AA18
NOTE: ONLY TO BE GRANTED TO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.
Act as the Council’s responsible accounting officer pursuant to section 196 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021. 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 Management Policy “Authorising Council Documents”, 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 Council Policy “Authorising Council Documents”, 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 verbal or written warning to any person considered to be responsible for unreasonable customer conduct in accordance with Council’s Staff Guidelines – Unreasonable Customer Conduct Policy. AA40
Authorise the issue to any person of a decision to restrict access to Council’s staff and/or facilities in accordance with Council’s Staff Guidelines – Unreasonable Customer Conduct Policy. AA41
Conduct a review of a decision to restrict access to Council’s staff and/or facilities and issue a determination arising from such a review in accordance with Council’s Staff Guidelines – Unreasonable Customer Conduct Policy. AA42
Enter into a short term permit, lease or licence on behalf of Council, with Council as permit holder, lessee or licensee, of land required for operational purposes. AA43
Authority to access, use and disclose information (including personal information) in a related party disclosure or contained in a register of related party transactions for the following purposes:
(a) to assess and verify a notified related party transaction;
(b) to reconcile identified related party transactions against those notified in a related party disclosure or contained in a register of related party transactions;
(c) to comply with the disclosure requirements of AASB 124;
(d) to verify compliance with the disclosure requirements of AASB 124. 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.
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. F07
Act as a signatory to the Council's bank account. F08
Authorise the investment of Council's money that is not, for the time being, required by the Council for another purpose pursuant to section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), in accordance with Council's Investment Policy and in a form of investment notified by order of the Minister published in the NSW Government Gazette. F09
Conduct business with Council's contracted Austraclear participant proxy and investment reporting services provider, within the signatory levels outlined in the Council's current Authorised Signatory List and Mandate. F10
Sign declarations on behalf of the Council for Fringe Benefits Tax, GST, Business Activity Statements and Payroll Tax. F11
Determine and declare the categorisation of rateable land within the Council's area, pursuant to section 514 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW). F12
Determine an application to change the category of rateable land, pursuant to section 525 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW). F13
Make an appropriate adjustment of rates paid or payable following a change in the category of rateable land, pursuant to section 527 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW). F14
Write off or reduce interest accrued on rates or charges where a person complies with an agreement for the payment of rates or charges, pursuant to section 564 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW).
Note: Wollongong City Council has fixed the amount of $10,000 as the amount above which debts, rates and charges owed to the Council may be written off only by resolution of the Council, pursuant to sections 131(1) and 213(2) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021. F15
Write off accrued interest on rates and charges pursuant to section 567 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW).
Note: Wollongong City Council has fixed the amount of $10,000 as the amount above which debts, rates and charges owed to the Council may be written off only by resolution of the Council, pursuant to sections 131(1) and 213(2) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021. F16
Make an order pursuant to section 577 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) directing that a person is an eligible pensioner and grant concessions from rates and charges to that person so as to avoid hardship. F17
Waive or reduce rates, charges or interest due by a person who is an eligible pensioner or in receipt of a pension, benefit or allowance, pursuant to sections 575 and 582 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW).
Note: Wollongong City Council has fixed the amount of $10,000 as the amount above which debts, rates and charges owed to the Council may be written off only by resolution of the Council, pursuant to sections 131(1) and 213(2) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021. F18
Determine an application to waive, reduce or defer payment of the whole or part of a rate increase attributable to a valuation increase on grounds of substantial hardship pursuant to section 601 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW).
Note: Wollongong City Council has fixed the amount of $10,000 as the amount above which debts, rates and charges owed to the Council may be written off only by resolution of the Council, pursuant to sections 131(1) and 213(2) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021. F20
Make an application on behalf of the Council for the valuation of land within the Council’s local government area, pursuant to section 14A of the Valuation of Land Act 1916 (NSW). F21
Make an objection to a valuation of the Valuer General on behalf of the Council, pursuant to section 31 of the Valuation of Land Act 1916 (NSW). 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. F38
Assess and make a recommendation in relation to an application for rate exemption in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 and Council's Rate Exemption Policy and Procedures F39
Determine an application for a rate exemption in accordance with the Council's Rate Exemption Policy and Procedures, pursuant to the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW). 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. F43
Waive or reduce legal costs charged by the Council in relation to the recovery of rates, charges and other debts owed to the Council following consideration of a recommendation made by the Debt Recovery Committee. F44
Authorise the payment of variations to the “Core Business Systems Customer Contract” with Technology One, where:
(a) The amount of the variation, either individually or when added together with other approved variations for that financial year, is less than $150,000 (including GST); and
(b) The funds required are contained within the amount set aside in the budget adopted by the Council. 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 DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGERS
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 DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGERS
Appoint staff in accordance with the Council's organisation structure and resources approved by the Council.
HR08
NOTE: ONLY TO BE GRANTED TO DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGERS
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). |