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). 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). AA08
Act as an authorised officer within the meaning of the Companion Animals Act 1998 (NSW). AA09
Act as an authorised officer and enforcement officer within the meaning of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW). AA10
Act as an authorised officer within the meaning of the Food Act 2003 (NSW). AA12
Act as an authorised officer within the meaning of the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021. AA14
Act as an authorised officer within the meaning of the Public Health Act 2010 (NSW). AA15
Act as an authorised officer within the meaning of the Roads Act 1993 (NSW). AA16
Act as an authorised officer within the meaning of the Rural Fires Act 1997 (NSW) and issue penalty notices pursuant to clause 48 of the Rural Fires Regulation 2013 (NSW). AA17
Act as an authorised officer within the meaning of the Swimming Pools Act 1992 (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 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. AA27
Authorise a request to a livestock, health and pest authority constituted under the Local Land Services Act 2013 to carry out any activity the authority considers necessary to control any animal (other than a pest within the meaning of Part 10 of the Act) causing a nuisance on land owned or occupied by Council. AA30
NOTE: ONLY TO BE GRANTED TO PUBLIC OFFICER AND DIRECTORS
Execute on behalf of Council (but not under the Common Seal of Council) all documents which are capable of being lawfully executed by Council. AA31
Execute on behalf of Council, in its capacity as land owner or trustee, but not under the Common Seal of Council, any permit to enter, development application, construction certificate application and application under section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) in relation to either Council owned land or Crown Land under Council trusteeship. 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. AA50
Authorise on behalf of the Enforcement Agency the issuing of a Prohibition Order under section 60 of the Food Act 2003. CP01
Make application, or instruct the Council’s lawyers, to make an application to the Local Court or the Land & Environment Court for an order directing that a provider of water, electricity or gas to a brothel cease to provide those services, pursuant to clause 35(3) of Schedule 5 (Development Control Orders) of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (NSW). CP02
Make application, or instruct Council’s lawyers to make application to the Land & Environment Court for a brothel closure order pursuant to section 17 of the Restricted Premises Act 1943 (NSW) CP03
Exercise the Council's functions under the Liquor Act 2007 (NSW). CP05
Determine whether an objection made under State Environmental Planning Policy No.1, or any other development standard, is well founded and consistent with the aims of that Policy, subject to written concurrence of the Manager Development Assessment and Certification or relevant area manager being obtained. CP06
Determine an application for a review of a determination of a development application made under delegated authority, pursuant to section 8.4 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) subject to obtaining the:
- written concurrence of the Manager Development Assessment and Certification or relevant area manager or any other senior development project officer, or
- written concurrence of the Manager Development Assessment and Certification or relevant area manager in respect of refusal determinations. CP08
Determine an application to increase the lapsing period for a development consent, pursuant to section 4.54 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (NSW). CP09
Determine an application to modify a development consent pursuant to section 4.55 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) subject to obtaining the:
- written concurrence of the Manager Development Assessment and Certification or relevant area manager or another senior development project officer, or
- written concurrence of the Manager Development Assessment and Certification or relevant area manager in respect of refusal determinations. CP10
Determine an application to modify a development consent granted by the Land & Environment Court pursuant to section 4.56 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) subject to obtaining the:
- written concurrence of the Manager Development Assessment and Certification or relevant area manager or another senior development project officer, or
- written concurrence of the Manager Development Assessment and Certification or relevant area manager in respect of refusal determinations. CP11
Determine an application for a complying development certificate pursuant to section 4.28(6) of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) subject to obtaining the:
- written concurrence of the Manager Development Assessment and Certification or relevant area manager or another senior development project officer, or
- written concurrence of the Manager Development Assessment and Certification or relevant area manager in respect of refusal determinations. CP12
Determine an application for a construction certificate, subdivision works certificate, compliance certificate, occupation certificate or subdivision certificate, in accordance with Part 6 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) subject to obtaining the written concurrence of the Manager Development Assessment and Certification or relevant area manager in respect of refusal determinations. CP13
Determine an application for the issue of a strata certificate within the meaning of the Strata Schemes (Freehold Development) Act 1973 (NSW) and Strata Schemes (Leasehold Development) Act 1986 (NSW). 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). CP15
Determine an application for a building information certificate pursuant to sections 6.24, 6.25 and 6.26 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (NSW). CP16
Issue a certificate stating the classification of public land pursuant to section 54 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW). CP17
Exercise the Council's functions under the Swimming Pools Act 1992 (NSW), subject to, in respect of applications for exemption to barrier requirements pursuant to section 22 of that Act, obtaining the written concurrence of the Manager Development Assessment and Certification, relevant area manager or another Senior Development Project Officer. CP19
Accept payment of security, by way of either a deposit or bank guarantee, by an applicant pursuant to a condition of development consent imposed pursuant to section 4.17(6) of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (NSW). CP20
Authorise the drawing of any monies paid as security, by way of either a deposit or bank guarantee, by an applicant pursuant to a condition of development consent imposed pursuant to section 4.17(6) 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. CP23
Determine an application to carry out an activity specified in section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) pursuant to that Act. CP24
Review a determination made in respect of an application to carry out an activity specified in section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), pursuant to section 100 of that Act, subject to the original determination having been made under delegated authority. CP25
Determine an application to amend, extend or renew an approval to carry out an activity specified in section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), pursuant to sections 106 and 107 of that Act. CP26
Revoke, or modify, an approval to carry out an activity specified in Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), pursuant to sections 108 and 109 of that Act. CP27
Determine an application for a filming proposal, pursuant to section 115 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW). CP28
Determine an application for a footway dining approval pursuant to section 125 of the Roads Act 1993 (NSW). CP29
Authorise the holder of a footway dining approval to erect and maintain structures in, or over any part, of the footway pursuant to section 126 of the Roads Act 1993 (NSW). CP30
Determine an application for, or revoke a permit allowing an occupier of land, being the occupier of land through which a public road passes, to erect a gate across that public road at any place where the public road intersects a boundary fence, pursuant to sections 128 and 130 of the Roads Act 1993 (NSW). CP31
In relation to an occupier of land, being the occupier of land adjoining an unfenced public road across which a public gate is situated at the point where the road intersects the boundary fence: a) determine an application for, or revoke, a permit allowing that occupier of land to erect a by-pass for vehicles at the intersection of the road with the boundary fence, or b) require that occupier of land to construct a by-pass for vehicles at the intersection of the road with the boundary fence, pursuant to sections 133 and 136 of the Roads Act 1993 (NSW). CP32
Determine an application for, revoke, transfer or extend the term of a street vending consent pursuant to Division 3 of Part 9 of the Roads Act 1993 (NSW). CP33
Determine an application to hold a road event on a public road, pursuant to section 144 of the Roads Act 1993 (NSW). CP34
Issue a certificate as to outstanding orders or notices pursuant to the provisions of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) including Schedule 5 or section 735A of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW). CP35
Reach agreement, on behalf of the Council, during a conciliation conference with the Applicant in a Class 1 merit review 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 a Class 1 merit review appeal during a conciliation conference, pursuant to section 34(4)(b) of the Land and Environment Court Act 1979 (NSW). CP37
Reject a development application pursuant to clause 51 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000. CP38
Authorise a refund in respect of fees paid by an applicant in respect of a development application, construction certificate, subdivision works certificate or section 96 modification in accordance with the Environment Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000. CP39
Authorise the refund of fees paid in respect of an application to carry out an activity specified in section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) where that application has been withdrawn, in accordance with Council policy and section 88 of that Act. CP40
Reject unclear or illegible applications to carry out an activity specified in section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), pursuant to section 85 of that Act. CP41
Exercise the Council’s functions under the Community Land Development Act 1989 (NSW) including issuing certificates for community title and precinct subdivision, approval of community management schemes and approval of neighbourhood management schemes. CP42
Exercise the Council’s functions under the Community Land Management Act 1989 (NSW). CP45
Determine an application for development consent under Part 4 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (NSW), pursuant to section 4.16 of that Act subject to, in respect of position numbers 16045, 16046 and 16047 where the holder of those positions was the principal assessing officer of the application, obtaining the written concurrence of the Manager Development Assessment and Certification or another Middle Manager in the Development Assessment and Certification Division prior to such determination. CP46
Determine an application under Part 4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) that has been considered by the Wollongong Local Planning Panel, but only where the holder of this delegation forms the view that the proposed determination is consistent with the IHAP recommendations. CP47
Determine whether an objection made under State Environmental Planning Policy No.1, clause 4.6 of the Wollongong and West Dapto Local Environmental Plans, or any other development standard, is well founded and consistent with the aims of that Policy subject to, in respect of position numbers 16045, 16046 and 16047 where the holder of those positions was the principal assessing officer of the application, obtaining the written concurrence of the Manager Development Assessment and Certification or another Middle Manager in the Development Assessment and Certification Division prior to such determination. CP48
Determine an application for a review of a determination of a development application made under delegated authority, pursuant to section 8.4 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) . CP50
Determine an application to modify a development consent pursuant to section 4.55 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) except where the person exercising this sub-delegation was the principal assessing officer of the original application in which case the written concurrence of the Manager Development Assessment and Certification or another Middle Manager in the Development Assessment and Certification Division is required prior to such determination. CP51
Determine an application to modify a development consent granted by the Land & Environment Court pursuant to section 4.56 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (NSW). CP52
Not used CP53
Determine an application for a construction certificate, subdivision works certificate, compliance certificate, occupation certificate or subdivision certificate, pursuant to Part 6 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment 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. CP55
Exercise the Council's functions under the Swimming Pools Act 1992 (NSW), including determining an application for a barrier exemption, pursuant to section 22 of that Act. 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. F06
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 $250,000 (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. F42
NOTE: ONLY TO BE GRANTED TO DIRECTORS
Authorise the disposal of assets of value less than $150,000 (including GST), other than land, and, in any case, not by donation in accordance with Council's Disposal of Assets and Impounded Items Procedures, and sign documents arising therefrom. 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. M04
Exercise Council's functions in relation to the determination of Informal Access Applications made to Council under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. 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. M09
NOTE: ONLY TO BE GRANTED TO DIRECTORS
Determine, pursuant to section 166 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021, the method of tendering to be used where Council is required to invite tenders in accordance with section 55 of the Local Government Act 1993. RE01
Issue a direction pursuant to section 23 of the Swimming Pools Act 1992 (NSW). 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. RE03
Exercise the Council’s functions under the Companion Animals Act 1998 (NSW). RE04
Exercise the Council’s functions under the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021. 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. RE07
Exercise Council’s functions under the Rural Fires Act 1997 (NSW), including the issue of a notice under section 66 requiring a land owner or occupier to carry out bush fire reduction work. RE10
Give a direction on behalf of the Council under Part 7 of the Roads Act 1993 (NSW). RE11
Serve, or revoke, an Order prohibiting a person from causing any vehicle under the person’s control to pass along a specified local road, pursuant to section 122 of the Roads Act 1993 (NSW). RE12
Direct a landowner affected by a road widening order to carry out work as is necessary to restore the land, pursuant to section 26 of the Roads Act 1993 (NSW). RE13
Direct the owner of a private road (other than a classified road) to carry out such work as is necessary to prevent the road from becoming unsafe or unsightly, pursuant to section 86(1) of the Roads Act 1993 (NSW). RE14
Exercise the Council’s functions under Part 9 Division 9.3 (Development Control Orders) of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (NSW), including (but not limited to) the giving of an Order pursuant to section 9.34 of that Act. 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). RE17
Determine an application for consent to: (a) erect a structure, or carry out a work, in, on or over a public road, (b) dig up or disturb the surface of a public road; (c) remove, or interfere with, a structure, work or tree on a public road, (d) pump water into a public road from any land adjoining a public road, or (e) connect a road (whether public or private) to a classified road; subject to obtaining the concurrence of the NSW RMS in respect of applications relating to a classified road, pursuant to sections 138 and 139 of the Roads Act 1993 (NSW). RE18
Authorise an adjustment or refund of fees to an owner in relation to a payment made under the Companion Animals Act 1998. RE19
Authorise a refund of fees paid by an applicant in respect of an application made under section 138 of the Roads Act 1993 (NSW). RE20
Authorise a reduction or waiver of any fee or charge payable under the Companion Animals Act 1998 in accordance with Council's Pound Hardship Policy. |