| Delegations: AA04
Authority to enter any premises pursuant to section 191 and 191A 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). 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. 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). 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). 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. 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. M11
Represent the Council and act on its behalf in any bankruptcy or winding up proceedings, pursuant to section 688 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW). |
