The table below constitutes the Register of Delegations. This Register allocates the Delegations, Sub-delegations, Authorisations and Appointments described in the Register to positions as listed.

Accounting

Delegation CodeDelegation Name/DescriptionPositionsLegislation
F01Accounting
Act as Council's Responsible Accounting Officer.
2 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

F02Accounting
Subject at all times to the overriding authority and direction of the Responsible Accounting Officer, authority to exercise the following day to day functions on behalf of the Responsible Accounting Officer: a) assist in the establishment and maintenance of a system of budgetary control for the Council in accordance with clause 202 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 ("LG Regulation"); b) assist in the preparation of a budget review statement in accordance with clause 203 of the LG Regulation; c) assist in the keeping of Council's accounting records and manage the Council's money, assets and liabilities in accordance with clause 207 of the LG Regulation; d) assist in the preparation of a report to Council on its investments in accordance with clause 212 of the LG Regulation; e) assist in the preparation of the Council's annual financial reports and the exercise of any other functions of the Council concerning accounting records, financial reports and auditing under Chapter 13 Part 3 of the Local Government Act 1993; and f) assist in the balancing of Council's ledgers and preparation of a list of ledger balances in accordance with clause 228 of the LG Regulation.
3 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

Local Government (General) Regulation 2021

F03Accounting
Authorise the investment and redemption of cash and other funds of the Council which may from time to time be surplus to Council's immediate and future needs and sign related documentation.
4 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

F04Accounting
Act as a signatory to Council’s bank accounts and operate the Council’s bank accounts.
12 positions
F05Accounting
Certify electronic funds transfers and sign cheques drawn on Council’s bank accounts.
10 positions
F06Accounting
Make applications to Government Departments for funding.
51 positions
F07Accounting
Sign declarations for Fringe Benefits Tax, GST Business Activities Statements and Payroll Tax on behalf of Council.
4 positions


Appointments & Authorisations

Delegation CodeDelegation Name/DescriptionPositionsLegislation
A29Act as an Authorised Officer - Biosecurity Act 2015
To appoint an employee of the Council to be an Authorised Officer within the meaning of the Biosecurity Act 2015 and Regulations.
2 positions
A22Act as an Authorised Officer – Land Registry Services
Execute documents, as ‘authorised officer’ on behalf of Council, to enable registration at the NSW Land Registry Services to create, vary, modify, or release easements, restrictions caveats or covenants including positive covenants on title where Councils interests are full protected or in substance is not materially altered whether as a public authority or consent authority under any Act or Regulation.
4 positions
A26Act as an Authorised Officer - Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act
To appoint an employee of the Council to be an an Authorised Officer within the meaning of the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021 and Regulations.
22 positionsPublic Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021 No 38

A04Act as an Authorised Person
Act as an authorised person within the meaning of the Local Government Act 1993.
82 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

A07Act as an authorised person
To authorise an employee of the Council in its capacity as the appropriate roads authority to remove a vehicle, thing or container and take such other steps as may be necessary to protect the public and facilitate the free flow of traffic under the Road Transport Act 2013.
27 positionsRoad Transport Act  2013

A08Act as an Authorised Person
To authorise an employee of the Council in its capacity as roads authority to exercise the functions of an authorised officer under Roads Act 1993 and Regulations.
34 positionsRoads Act 1993

A09Act as an Authorised Person
To appoint an employee of the Council to be an authorised officer for the purposes of the Swimming Pools Act 1992 and Regulations.
23 positionsSwimming Pools Act 1992

A11Act as an Authorised Person
To appoint an employee of the Council to be an an authorised officer within the meaning of the Companion Animals Act 1998.
12 positionsCompanion Animals Act 1998

A12Act as an Authorised Person
To appoint an employee of the Council to be an authorised officer within the meaning of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997.
35 positionsProtection of the Environment Operations Act 1997

A13Act as an Authorised Person
To appoint an employee of the Council to be an authorised officer within the meaning of the Food Act 2003
6 positionsFood Act 2003

A16Act as an Authorised Person
To appoint an employee of the Council to be an authorised inspector and enforcement officer under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011.
41 positionsPlumbing and Drainage Act 2011

A25Act as an Authorised Person - Enforcement Functions (Fines)
Act as an authorised person within the meaning of the Fines Act 1996 and Regulations.
19 positionsFines Act 1996

A20Act as an Authorised Person - EPA
To appoint an employee of the Council to be an authorised person within the meaning of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Regulations.
17 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Regulations

A15Act as an Authorised Person - Public Health
To appoint an employee of the Council to be an authorised officer within the meaning of the Public Health Act 2010.
15 positionsPublic Health Act 2010

A19Act as an Authorised Person - Road Rules
To appoint an employee of the Council to be an authorised person within the meaning of the Road Rules 2014
28 positionsRoad Rules 2014 legislation

A18Act as an Authorised Person - Road Transport
To appoint an employee of the Council to be an authorised person within the meaning of the Roads Transport Act 2013 and Regulations.
15 positionsRoad Transport Act 2013 and Regulations

A21Act as an Authorised Person - Surveillance Devices
To appoint an employee of the Council to be an authorised person within the meaning of the Surveillance Devices Act 2007 and Regulations.
26 positionsSurveillance Devices Act 2007

A06Appearance in local court
To represent the Council in all respects in relation to the conduct of  proceedings in the Local Court or Land and Environment Court. 
26 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

A01Appointment of Investigation Officers - Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Appoint persons as investigation officers for the purposes of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
100 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Local Government Act 1993

A10Approval to submit Returns
Approval to submit Environment and Waste Returns under section 88 the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997.
6 positionsProtection of the Environment Operations Act 1997

A05Laying of informations
To lay information in any proceedings for an offence under the Local Government Act 1993 or any other Act or Regulation and to institute and carry on any proceedings which the Council is authorised to institute and carry on under the Local Government Act 1993 or any other Act and to authorise any employee of the Council to institute and carry on any such proceedings.
45 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

A27Native Title Management
Consideration of Native Title implications.
3 positionsCrown Land Management Regulation 2018

Crown Land Management Act 2016

A03Notice of Entry

To enter any premises and to give a notice of entry to such persons or authorities as appear to be appropriate in the circumstances and to give the owner or occupier of premises written notice of the intention to enter the premises under the Legislation listed below or any other Legislation that such notice is required to be given by the Council:

Local Government Act 1993

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Food Act 2003

Public Health Act 2010

Biosecurity Act 2015

Boarding House Act 2012

Companion Animals Act 1998

Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011

Swimming Pools Act 1992

Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997

64 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

A24Penalty Notices
To authorise an employee of the Council to be an authorised person within the meaning of the Local Government Act 1993 for the purpose to serving a penalty notice.
24 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

A02Powers of Entry
Appoint persons as authorised persons for the purposes of the Local Government Act 1993
234 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Food Act 2003

Public Health Act 2010

Biosecurity Act 2015

Boarding House Act 2012

Companion Animals Act 1998

Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011

Swimming Pools Act 1992

Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997

A28Public Officer
Act as the Council’s Public Officer.
1 positionLocal Government Act 1993

A17Senior Responsible Officer - State Records
Act as the Senior Responsible Officer to approve standards and codes of best practise for records management.
3 positionsState Records Act 1998



Approvals

Delegation CodeDelegation Name/DescriptionPositionsLegislation
APP08Approvals for filming
Determine applications for filming.
9 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

APP12Approvals Review
Determine any request for review made under section 100 of the Local Government Act 1993. 
10 positions
APP06(b)(i)ATCOW - Approvals
Approve applications to Carry out Works on Council Property (ATCOW) that are Medium or Low risk and under $50,000.
9 positions
APP06(b)(ii)ATCOW - Approvals
Approve applications to Carry out Works on Council Property (ATCOW) that are Medium or Low risk and under $10,000.
8 positions
APP06(a)ATCOW - Assessment
Assessment of applications for Approval to Carry out Works on Council Property (ATCOW) with recommendation to approve or deny.
14 positions
APP06(c)ATCOW - Review
Consideration of applications to Carry out Works on Council Property (ATCOW) for review and approve or deny the application in writing to the applicant. Approved applications will include the of conditions of approval for counter signature by the applicant. Denied applications will include the explanation for the refusal.
10 positions
APP13Clothing collection bins
To approve the placement of used clothing bins within the Local Government Area.
5 positions
APP09Engineering designs and plans
To approve engineering designs and plans complying with Council standards.
42 positions
F25Roadside Trading - Seized Equipment
To approve the donation of seized equipment from illegal Roadside Trading, not collected within six (6) months from the day of seizure, to the local schools or other beneficiaries.
5 positions
APP03Section 100 - Approvals
Review a determination of an application for an approval.
25 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

APP04Section 107 - Approvals
Determine an application to extend or renew an approval.
19 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

APP05Section 108 - Approvals
Determine an application to revoke or modify an approval.
18 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

APP02Section 68 - Withdrawals
Exercise authority to authorise a refund in respect of fees paid by an applicant in respect of an application for a Section 68 Activity approval which is withdrawn.
3 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

APP01Section 68A - Approvals
Issue an approval to operate a system of sewage management.
21 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

APP07Service Approval - Centre-based service

To act as Authorised Supervisor.

4 positionsEducation and Care Services National Regulations 2011

APP10Signing of Approvals
All functions relating to applications for approval of activities listed in the Table to section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993 excluding the activities in Part B of the Table within the responsibility of Sydney Water.
33 positionsLocal Government Act 1993



Contracts and expenditure

Delegation CodeDelegation Name/DescriptionPositionsLegislation
C03Contracts
Administer or authorise variations on contracts within Council's approved works and operational programs in the role of "Superintendents or Council Representative" provided variations are within the funds voted by Council.
63 positions
C01(a)Contracts & Expenditure
  1. In accordance with the Procurement Policy and Guidelines appoint consultants and/or firms/persons to contractual positions to undertake functions or arrangements approved by budget and/or created for particular purposes.
  2. Limit of authority for any one purchase of the assigned value to purchase goods or services for works already approved by Council where such goods or services are purchased pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1993 and in accordance with the requirements of Procurement Policy and Guidelines within or below the following monetary limits:  $500,000.

Ensuring any engagement of any contractor complies with the following:

  • All Work Health and Safety requirements
  • Insurances held by the contractor shall be current, in date and are recorded and meet minimum Council requirements for workers compensation and public liability,
  • Contractor is formally inducted to the Council work site with the Induction recorded and retained in Council’s Records Management System,
  • Any supplier will be sourced and engaged strictly in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Guidelines.
3 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

Local Government (General) Regulation 2021

C01(b)Contracts & Expenditure
  1. In accordance with the Procurement Policy and Guidelines appoint consultants and/or firms/persons to contractual positions to undertake functions or arrangements approved by budget and/or created for particular purposes.
  2. Limit of authority for any one purchase of the assigned value to purchase goods or services for works already approved by Council where such goods or services are purchased pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1993 and in accordance with the requirements of Procurement Policy and Guidelines within or below the following monetary limits:  $250,000.

Ensuring any engagement of any contractor complies with the following:

  • All Work Health and Safety requirements
  • Insurances held by the contractor shall be current, in date and are recorded and meet minimum Council requirements for workers compensation and public liability,
  • Contractor is formally inducted to the Council work site with the Induction recorded and retained in Council’s Records Management System,
  • Any supplier will be sourced and engaged strictly in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Guidelines.
8 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

Local Government (General) Regulation 2021

C01(c)Contracts & Expenditure
  1. In accordance with the Procurement Policy and Guidelines appoint consultants and/or firms/persons to contractual positions to undertake functions or arrangements approved by budget and/or created for particular purposes.
  2. Limit of authority for any one purchase of the assigned value to purchase goods or services for works already approved by Council where such goods or services are purchased pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1993 and in accordance with the requirements of Procurement Policy and Guidelines within or below the following monetary limits:  $150,000.

Ensuring any engagement of any contractor complies with the following:

  • All Work Health and Safety requirements
  • Insurances held by the contractor shall be current, in date and are recorded and meet minimum Council requirements for workers compensation and public liability,
  • Contractor is formally inducted to the Council work site with the Induction recorded and retained in Council’s Records Management System,
  • Any supplier will be sourced and engaged strictly in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Guidelines.
6 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

Local Government (General) Regulation 2021

C01(d)Contracts & Expenditure
  1. In accordance with the Procurement Policy and Guidelines appoint consultants and/or firms/persons to contractual positions to undertake functions or arrangements approved by budget and/or created for particular purposes.
  2. Limit of authority for any one purchase of the assigned value to purchase goods or services for works already approved by Council where such goods or services are purchased pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1993 and in accordance with the requirements of Procurement Policy and Guidelines within or below the following monetary limits:  $100,000.

Ensuring any engagement of any contractor complies with the following:

  • All Work Health and Safety requirements
  • Insurances held by the contractor shall be current, in date and are recorded and meet minimum Council requirements for workers compensation and public liability,
  • Contractor is formally inducted to the Council work site with the Induction recorded and retained in Council’s Records Management System,
  • Any supplier will be sourced and engaged strictly in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Guidelines.
6 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

Local Government (General) Regulation 2021

C01(e)Contracts & Expenditure

1. In accordance with the Council Procurement Policy and Guidelines appoint consultants and/or firms/persons to contractual positions to undertake functions or arrangements approved by budget and/or created for particular purposes.

 2.  Limit of authority for any one purchase of the assigned value to purchase goods or services for works already approved by Council where such goods or services are purchased pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1993 and in accordance with the requirements of Procurement Policy and Guidelines within or below the following monetary limits: $50,000.

  • All Work Health and Safety requirements
  •  Insurances held by the contractor shall be current, in date and are recorded and meet minimum Council requirements for workers compensation and public liability,
  • Contractor is formally inducted to the Council work site with the Induction recorded and retained in Council's Records Management System,
  •  Any supplier will be sourced and engaged strictly in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Guidelines.
28 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

Local Government (General) Regulation 2021

C01(g)Contracts & Expenditure
  1. In accordance with the Procurement Policy and Guidelines appoint consultants and/or firms/persons to contractual positions to undertake functions or arrangements approved by budget and/or created for particular purposes.
  2. Limit of authority for any one purchase of the assigned value to purchase goods or services for works already approved by Council where such goods or services are purchased pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1993 and in accordance with the requirements of Procurement Policy and Guidelines within or below the following monetary limits:  $20,000.

Ensuring any engagement of any contractor complies with the following:

  • All Work Health and Safety requirements
  • Insurances held by the contractor shall be current, in date and are recorded and meet minimum Council requirements for workers compensation and public liability,
  • Contractor is formally inducted to the Council work site with the Induction recorded and retained in Council’s Records Management System,
  • Any supplier will be sourced and engaged strictly in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Guidelines.
46 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

Local Government (General) Regulation 2021

C01(j)Contracts & Expenditure
  1. In accordance with the Procurement Policy and Guidelines appoint consultants and/or firms/persons to contractual positions to undertake functions or arrangements approved by budget and/or created for particular purposes.
  2. Limit of authority for any one purchase of the assigned value to purchase goods or services for works already approved by Council where such goods or services are purchased pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1993 and in accordance with the requirements of Procurement Policy and Guidelines within or below the following monetary limits:  $2,000.

Ensuring any engagement of any contractor complies with the following:

  • All Work Health and Safety requirements
  • Insurances held by the contractor shall be current, in date and are recorded and meet minimum Council requirements for workers compensation and public liability,
  • Contractor is formally inducted to the Council work site with the Induction recorded and retained in Council’s Records Management System,
  • Any supplier will be sourced and engaged strictly in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Guidelines.
12 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

Local Government (General) Regulation 2021

C01(k)Contracts & Expenditure
  1. In accordance with the Procurement Policy and Guidelines appoint consultants and/or firms/persons to contractual positions to undertake functions or arrangements approved by budget and/or created for particular purposes.
  2. Limit of authority for any one purchase of the assigned value to purchase goods or services for works already approved by Council where such goods or services are purchased pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1993 and in accordance with the requirements of Procurement Policy and Guidelines within or below the following monetary limits:  $1,000.

Ensuring any engagement of any contractor complies with the following:

  • All Work Health and Safety requirements
  • Insurances held by the contractor shall be current, in date and are recorded and meet minimum Council requirements for workers compensation and public liability,
  • Contractor is formally inducted to the Council work site with the Induction recorded and retained in Council’s Records Management System,
  • Any supplier will be sourced and engaged strictly in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Guidelines.
21 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

Local Government (General) Regulation 2021

C01(l)Contracts & Expenditure
  1. In accordance with the Procurement Policy and Guidelines appoint consultants and/or firms/persons to contractual positions to undertake functions or arrangements approved by budget and/or created for particular purposes.
  2. Limit of authority for any one purchase of the assigned value to purchase goods or services for works already approved by Council where such goods or services are purchased pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1993 and in accordance with the requirements of Procurement Policy and Guidelines within or below the following monetary limits:  $3,000.

Ensuring any engagement of any contractor complies with the following:

  • All Work Health and Safety requirements
  • Insurances held by the contractor shall be current, in date and are recorded and meet minimum Council requirements for workers compensation and public liability,
  • Contractor is formally inducted to the Council work site with the Induction recorded and retained in Council’s Records Management System,
  • Any supplier will be sourced and engaged strictly in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Guidelines.
24 positions
C01(h)Contracts & Expenditure
  1. In accordance with the Procurement Policy and Guidelines appoint consultants and/or firms/persons to contractual positions to undertake functions or arrangements approved by budget and/or created for particular purposes.
  2. Limit of authority for any one purchase of the assigned value to purchase goods or services for works already approved by Council where such goods or services are purchased pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1993 and in accordance with the requirements of Procurement Policy and Guidelines within or below the following monetary limits:  $10,000.

Ensuring any engagement of any contractor complies with the following:

  • All Work Health and Safety requirements
  • Insurances held by the contractor shall be current, in date and are recorded and meet minimum Council requirements for workers compensation and public liability,
  • Contractor is formally inducted to the Council work site with the Induction recorded and retained in Council’s Records Management System,
  • Any supplier will be sourced and engaged strictly in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Guidelines.
36 positions
C01(i)Contracts and expenditure
  1. In accordance with the Procurement Policy and Guidelines appoint consultants and/or firms/persons to contractual positions to undertake functions or arrangements approved by budget and/or created for particular purposes.
  2. Limit of authority for any one purchase of the assigned value to purchase goods or services for works already approved by Council where such goods or services are purchased pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1993 and in accordance with the requirements of Procurement Policy and Guidelines within or below the following monetary limits: $5,000.

    Ensuring any engagement of any contractor complies with the following:
  • All Work Health and Safety requirements
  • Insurances held by the contractor shall be current, in date and are recorded and meet minimum Council requirements for workers compensation and public liability,
  • Contractor is formally inducted to the Council work site with the Induction recorded and retained in Council's Records Management System,
  • Any supplier will be sourced and engaged strictly in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Guidelines.
45 positions
C01(m)Contracts and expenditure
  1. In accordance with the Procurement Policy and Guidelines appoint consultants and/or firms/persons to contractual positions to undertake functions or arrangements approved by budget and/or created for particular purposes.
  2. Limit of authority for any one purchase of the assigned value to purchase goods or services for works already approved by Council where such goods or services are purchased pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1993 and in accordance with the requirements of Procurement Policy and Guidelines within or below the following monetary limits: $15,000.

    Ensuring any engagement of any contractor complies with the following:
  • All Work Health and Safety requirements
  • Insurances held by the contractor shall be current, in date and are recorded and meet minimum Council requirements for workers compensation and public liability,
  • Contractor is formally inducted to the Council work site with the Induction recorded and retained in Council's Records Management System,
  • Any supplier will be sourced and engaged strictly in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Guidelines.
1 position
C02(a)Tenders
Invite tenders in consultation with the Finance Branch and in accordance with the Procurement Policy and Guidelines.
66 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

Local Government (General) Regulation 2021

C02(b)Tenders

Determine the period a tender is to be open for submission of tenders (such period must be a minimum of 21 days).

Determine a later date for closing of a tender after it has been advertised where circumstances show that the deadline originally set may not allow sufficient time for meaningful tenders to be submitted.


27 positions


Costs & Refunds

Delegation CodeDelegation Name/DescriptionPositionsLegislation
F31 (b)Excessive water consumption adjustment
Authority to provide an adjustment of up to $800.00 to the owner of a property in situations where excessive water consumption has been incurred due to circumstances beyond the owners control from undetected water leaks provided the criteria established by Council's adopted Water Determination Policy have been met.
9 positions
F31 (a)Excessive water consumption adjustment
Authority to provide an adjustment over $800.00 to the owner of a property in situations where excessive water consumption has been incurred due to circumstances beyond the owners control from undetected water leaks provided the criteria established by Council's adopted Water Determination Policy have been met.
3 positions
F23Payment Claims
To sign and lodge payment claim forms for Roads and Maritime Services and other state agencies where works have been undertaken on behalf of that authority. The value is equivalent to that of the expenditure delegation provided within this instrument.
34 positions
F19Refunds and Credit Adjustments
Provide refunds or credit adjustment for any over-payment of fees, or other charges paid to Council, subject to appropriate evidence of same being provided. The value is equivalent to that of the expenditure delegation provided within this instrument.
4 positions
F30Write off - Equipment
Approve the write off of stores and equipment to the value of $1500.00 as a result of stocktake deficiencies, loss or theft.
14 positions
F29Write off - Legal Costs
Approve the write off of legal costs and interest charges on arrears of rates or charges up to the value of $5000.00 in extenuating circumstances.
2 positions


Debt Recovery

Delegation CodeDelegation Name/DescriptionPositionsLegislation
F17Bankruptcy
Exercise authority to represent Council and act on its behalf in any bankruptcy or winding up proceedings.
3 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

F18Debt recovery
Authority to recover a rate, charge, fee or other money due to the council under this Act or the regulations as a debt.
7 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

F34Write off – Small balances

Authority to write off small balances of less than $2.00 as being uneconomical to recover.

17 positions


Emergency Services

Delegation CodeDelegation Name/DescriptionPositionsLegislation
ES03Emergency Management Plans
To implement, modify and review Council's Emergency Management Plan as required.
5 positions
ES01Emergency Services
Exercise the Council's functions under the: • State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989 • State Emergency Service Act 1989 • Rural Fires Act 1997 • Local Disaster Plan
15 positionsState Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989

State Emergency Service Act 1989

Rural Fires Act 1997

ES02Emergency Services
Approve the use of Council plant, equipment and employees in response to an emergency in accordance with the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989.
8 positionsState Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989

ES04Use of Plant and Equipment in Emergencies
Approve the use of Council's plant and equipment in emergencies at the request of the State Emergency Services, New South Wales Police or State Fire Organisations.
6 positions


Environment

Delegation CodeDelegation Name/DescriptionPositionsLegislation
E01All functions - Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016
Exercise authority to perform on behalf of Council the Council's delegable functions under this Act and the Regulations in force and as amended from time to time.
13 positionsBiodiversity Conservation Act 2016

E02All functions - Biosecurity Act 2015
Exercise authority to perform on behalf of the Council as the Local Control Authority, the Council’s delegable functions under this Act and the Regulations in force and as amended from time to time.
6 positionsBiosecurity Act 2015

E03All functions - Contaminated Land Management Act 1997
All functions under the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997and the Regulations in force under that Act.
18 positionsContaminated Land Management Act 1997

E04All functions - Fisheries Management Act 1994
Exercise authority to perform on behalf of Council the Council's delegable Functions under this Act and the Regulations in force and as amended from time to time.
5 positionsFisheries Management Act 1994



Fees & Approvals

Delegation CodeDelegation Name/DescriptionPositionsLegislation
F28Contractor Bonds
Determine the amount of any bond required to be lodged by contractors as surety for completion works under the control of Operations, Finance and Risk
22 positions
G10Refunds
Determine requests for the refund of fees, bonds and deposits paid for the use of Council facilities within the position holder's area of responsibility. The value is equivalent to that of the expenditure delegation provided within this instrument.
17 positions
G11Termination of Lease
Authority to make recommendations to the General Manager to terminate any lease or rental agreement on any Council owned property where the terms of the lease have been breached and accounts fall into arrears.
3 positions
G09Use of Council land on a short term, casual basis
Determine applications for a license to use and occupy Council land (including public reserves, beaches, sports fields and public roads) on a short term, casual basis (such as a public performance, filming, commercial photographic session, picnics and private celebrations).
7 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

Local Government (General) Regulation 2021



General Administration & Operations

Delegation CodeDelegation Name/DescriptionPositionsLegislation
G37All functions - Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022
Authority to exercise and/or perform on behalf of Council the Council's delegable Functions under this Act and the Regulations in force and as amended from time to time.
3 positionsPublic Interest Disclosures Act 2022

G26All functions - State Records Act 1998
Authority to exercise and/or perform on behalf of Council the Council's delegable Functions under this Act and the Regulations in force and as amended from time to time.
3 positionsState Records Act 1998

G30Child Protection
To authorise the commencement of procedures relating to employment screening to determine suitability for child related employment as required under the relevant legislation and Council’s “Child Protection" General Manager Practice Note and Procedure and sign relevant documents relating to such procedures.
12 positionsChild Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

G15Council Seal
Authorise the care, control and affixing of the Seal of Council to documents authorised by a resolution of the Council.
3 positionsLocal Government (General) Regulation 2021

G16Government grants

1. Make applications to government departments for the provision of grant funds in accordance with approved works or programmes, Council resolution or with the concurrence of the General Manager.
This authority does not override the general direction that letters etc to Ministers of the Crown or Parliamentarians must be signed by the General Manager

2. Accept government grants offered to Council for various works or programmes provided that matching funds to be provided by Council are available in existing votes or is accepted after consultation with and the concurrence of the General Manager.
This authority does not apply where a requirement of acceptance is that the Council seal must be affixed.

52 positions
G07Media
Authorise media releases in area of professional expertise based on policy and not make political comment.
13 positions
G32Public Hearings
Conduct a public hearing in respect of any matter as determined by Council.
16 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

G31Redundant or surplus materials, plant and equipment
Determine and dispose of redundant materials and/or plant or equipment, by way of sale or otherwise having regard to Council’s present and future ongoing operations in accordance with Council Policy.
6 positions
G33Sign documents as landowner
To sign on behalf of Council, as the owner of or applicant in respect of Council owned/controlled land, any application for approval under the Local Government Act, 1993 or the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 and other Acts under which Council has functions, powers, authorities or duties.
3 positions
LEG01Terms of Settlement
To negotiate, finalise and agree to terms of settlement in any legal proceedings commenced by or against Council in accordance with legal advice provided to Council.
14 positions
LEG02Terms of Settlement

To agree to terms of monetary settlement to the value equivalent to that of the expenditure delegation provided within this instrument, in any proceedings commenced by or against Council in accordance with the legal advice provided to Council and subject to firstly consulting with the General Manager of the Council.

14 positions
G36Workplace Injury Management
Ensure Council as the employer complies with all relevant requirements ensuring workers and insurers meet their legal obligations. 
5 positionsWorkers Compensation Act 1987



General Manager

Delegation CodeDelegation Name/DescriptionPositionsLegislation
GM01General Manager
The Council of the Shire of Wingecarribee delegates to the General Manager, or to the person who acts in that position, all of the functions, powers, duties and authorities of the Council that it may lawfully delegate under the Local Government Act 1993, any other Act, Regulation, Instrument, Rule or the like (including and functions, powers, duties and authorities delegated to the Council by any authority, body, person or the like), other than those functions prescribed in Section 377 of the Local Government Act 1993 as functions which may not be delegated.
1 positionLocal Government Act 1993

GM04General Manager

1) The General Manager (GM) may delegate any of the functions of the GM, other than this power of delegation.

2) The GM may sub-delegate a function delegated to the GM by the Council to any person or body (including another employee of the Council).

3) Part 2 extends to a function sub-delegated to the GM by the Council under section 377(2) of the Local Government Act 1993.

1 positionLocal Government Act 1993

GM02General Manager
Acceptance of tenders being limited to a contract value of up to $250,000 (GST inclusive) where all other tender requirements of the Local Government Act 1993 and associated Regulations are met.
1 position
GM03General Manager
Delegation to commence legal proceedings does not include the authority to commence proceeding against the Council or inducted councillors.
1 position


Governance

Delegation CodeDelegation Name/DescriptionPositionsLegislation
GOV01All functions - Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009
Authority to exercise and/or perform on behalf of Council the Council's delegable Functions under this Act and the Regulations in force and as amended from time to time.
7 positionsGovernment Information (Public Access) Act 2009

GOV02All functions - Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998
Authority to exercise and/or perform on behalf of Council the Council's delegable Functions under this Act and the Regulations in force and as amended from time to time.
3 positionsPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998

GOV03Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 - Collect and Use Information
Collect and uses personal information in accordance with Part 2 Division 1 of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.
8 positionsPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998

GOV05Proactively release information - Government Information(Public Access) Act 2009
Proactively release information under section 7 of the NSW Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.
22 positions


Insurance

Delegation CodeDelegation Name/DescriptionPositionsLegislation
G13(a)Authorising Claims

In relation to common law, personal injury and/or property damage claims:

·         Recommend Section 66 and 67 of the Workers’ Compensation Act, 1987, claims:

- up to $20,000

- up to $50,000 with the endorsement of the Manager Governance and Corporate Performance.

·          Offer a variation to an approved settlement of 10% up to a maximum of $5,000.

 

6 positionsWorkers Compensation Act 1987

G12Insurance
Exercise authority to make arrangements for the council’s adequate insurance against public liability and professional liability in accordance with the regulations.
2 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

G13Insurance
Negotiate and settle Public Liability Insurance claims up to excess value as defined in the relevant insurance policy.
2 positions
G14(a)Insurance - Workers Compensation
Give evidence and swear affidavits for all matters relevant to Workers’ Compensation legislation, claims and other insurance matters where such proceedings have been authorised by the Manager Governance and Corporate Performance.
3 positions


Legal

Delegation CodeDelegation Name/DescriptionPositionsLegislation
LEG07Confiscate Recreational Equipment
Confiscate any recreational equipment, without the use of force, if the equipment continues to be used after a direction to stop using it has been given.
14 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

LEG08Court matters
To represent Council or to issue instructions to legal representatives on Council's behalf where necessary in the Land and Environment Court, the Local Court or any other Court or Tribunal.
84 positions
LEG05Demand name of offender
Demand from the person reasonably suspected of committing an offence in a public place, his or her name and residential address.
62 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

LEG04Legal proceedings
To 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).
25 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

LEG09Legal Proceedings – Debt recovery
Authorise the institution of legal proceedings for the recovery of all outstanding rates and other debts owing to Council in accordance with Council's adopted recovery policies and take all necessary action including to appear in court on Council's behalf, to recover such debts.
8 positions
LEG10Legal Proceedings – Industrial relations
To represent or provide instructions on behalf of Council where necessary at the Industrial Relations Court/Tribunal/Commission, the Local Court or any other Court.
16 positions
LEG06Removal of offenders from Community Land
Authority to remove a person committing an offence on community land using reasonable force, if required.
40 positionsLocal Government Act 1993



Libraries

Delegation CodeDelegation Name/DescriptionPositionsLegislation
LIB01All functions - Library Act 1939 and Library Regulation 2018
Authority to perform on behalf of Council the Council's delegable Functions under this Act and the Regulations in force and as amended from time to time.
6 positionsLibrary Act 1939

Library Regulation 2018



Planning & Development

Delegation CodeDelegation Name/DescriptionPositionsLegislation
PD53Adjustment of Fees

To adjust the fees payable under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 for Subdivision Certificates, Construction Certificates and Development Applications and any other fee associated with the occupation and use of approved buildings where the circumstances are considered to be warranted for applications from community groups and charitable organisations and other special circumstances subject to obtaining the formal written concurrence of the Director Communities and Place.

15 positions
PD35All functions - Public Works and Procurement Act 1912
Authority to exercise and/or perform on behalf of Council the Council's delegable Functions under this Act and the Regulations in force and as amended from time to time.
5 positionsPublic Works and Procurement Act 1912

PD05All functions - Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018
All functions under the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018 and the Regulations in force under that Act.
7 positionsCommunity Land Management Act 2021

PD03All functions - Building Products (Safety) Act 2017
Exercise authority to perform on behalf of Council the Council's delegable functions under this Act and the Regulations in force and as amended from time to time.
5 positionsBuilding Products (Safety) Act 2017

PD04All functions - Community Land Development Act 2021 and Community Land Management Act 2021
All functions under the Community Land Development Act 2021 and Community Land Management Act 2021 and the Regulations in force under those Acts.
5 positionsCommunity Land Development Act 2021

PD06All functions - Conveyancing Act 1919

All functions under the Conveyancing Act 1919 and the Regulations in force under that Act.

 

4 positionsConveyancing Act 1919

PD28All functions - Heritage Act 1977
All functions under the Heritage Act 1977 and the Regulations in force under that Act.
9 positionsHeritage Act 1977

PD29All functions - Land and Environment Court Act 1979
All functions under the Land and Environment Court Act 1979 and the Regulations in force under that Act.
4 positionsLand and Environment Court Act 1979

PD30All functions - Liquor Act 2007
All functions under the Liquor Act 2007 and the Regulations in force under that Act.
5 positionsLiquor Act 2007

PD49All functions - Local Land Services Act 2013
All functions under the Local Land Services Act 2013 and the Regulations in force under that Act.
7 positionsLocal Land Services Act 2013

PD36All functions - Strata Schemes Development Act 2015
All functions under the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 and the Regulations in force under that Act.
5 positionsStrata Schemes Development Act 2015

PD37All functions - Swimming Pools Act 1992

All functions under the Swimming Pools Act 1992 and the Regulations in force under that Act.

2 positionsSwimming Pools Act 1992

PD58Allocate Street Names - Subdivisions
In consultation with respective developers, allocate street names in new subdivisions subject to the requirements of the Geographical Names Board.
10 positionsRoads Act 1993

PD48Annual Fire Safety Statements - Council
Authority to issue and sign Annual Fire Safety Statements issued by or on behalf of the owner of a Council owned building.
2 positions
PD16Application for Modification
Exercise authority to determine an application for modification of a consent, in accordance with section 4.55 or 4.56 and to form the opinion that a modification is of minimal environmental impact.
10 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

PD47(b)BANK GUARANTEES/CASH BONDS (Capital Works Officers/Engineers)
To authorise the partial or complete release of a Bank Guarantee/Cash Bond received as security for performance of works under a contract for works or services as follows: a) Capital Works Officer/Engineer/Project Manager –Certify the release of retention up to the value of $150,000 subject to the completion of the works to Council’s satisfaction and arrange with the Chief Financial Officer for the release of the bond or guarantee where no funds are due to Council. b) Manager – up to the value of $1,000,000 subject to the completion of the works to Council’s satisfaction and arrange with the Chief Financial Officer for the release of the bond or guarantee where no funds are due to Council. c) Director – greater than $1,000,000 subject to the completion of the works to Council’s satisfaction and arrange with the Chief Financial Officer for the release of the bond or guarantee where no funds are due to Council.
24 positions
PD47(a)BANK GUARANTEES/CASH BONDS (Development Officers and non engineering/project staff)
To Certify that works required under a bank guarantee or bond other than engineering works have been completed to the satisfaction of Council and arrange with the Chief Financial Officer for the release of the bond or guarantee.
27 positions
PD18Building and Subdivision Certificates
To determine applications for and to issue or refuse to issue certificates under Part 6 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the relevant regulations in force under that Act and all associated and ancillary functions including to require additional information.
19 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

PD22Building Certificates
Exercise authority to decide to issue a building certificate in accordance with sections 6.26.
2 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

PD59Building Information Certificates
All functions relating to dealing with applications for building information certificates made under Part 6 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
2 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

PD02Carrying out certification work

To carry out certification work of a class prescribed by the regulations that is done in the name of or on behalf of the Council under the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018.

13 positionsBuilding and Development Certifiers Act 2018

PD31Certificate as to classification of land
Exercise authority to issue a certificate stating the classification of public land.
3 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

PD34Certificate as to notices
To issue a certificate to an applicant under Section 735A Local Government Act 1993 as to whether there are any outstanding notices issued by the council in respect of any land within the council's area.
10 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

PD46Class 1 Appeals
To negotiate and enter into an agreement under section 34 or 34AA of the Land and Environment Court Act 1979 in relation to proceedings in Class 1, 2 or 3 of the Court’s jurisdiction.
2 positionsLand and Environment Court Act 1979

PD50Community Title water and sewer servicing arrangements
Authorised to exercise the power to determine water and sewer servicing requirements for Community Title Developments.
1 position
PD51Consent for State significant development

Determine a development application in respect of State significant development by –

a)       granting consent to the application with such modifications of the proposed development or on such conditions as the consent authority may determine, or

b)      refusing consent to the application.

1 positionEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

PD01Contracts for certification work
To execute a written contract for certification work to be done in the name of or on behalf of the Council under the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018.
6 positionsBuilding and Development Certifiers Act 2018

PD14Contributions towards provision or improvement of amenities or services
To impose conditions on a development consent under section 7.11 or 7.12 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
11 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

PD44Costs and expenses of studies
To negotiate and sign an agreement on behalf of the Council as the relevant planning authority with a person who requests the preparation of a planning proposal under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 for the payment of the costs and expenses incurred by the authority in undertaking studies and other matters required in relation to the planning proposal.
6 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021

PD60Crown Development
Refuse or impose conditions of consent on a development application lodged by the Crown without the approval of the Minister.
8 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

PD11(a)DA - Determinations and decisions subject to review
Review of a determination of an application for development consent, the modification of a development consent and a decision to reject an application for development consent.
10 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

PD11(b)DA - Determinations and decisions subject to review
Determine an application for review of a determination provided the reviewer did not determine the application nor is subordinate to the position that made the determination which is the subject of the review.
10 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

PD10(c)Determination - Complying Development
To determine applications for complying development under Part 4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the relevant Regulations in force under that Act.
18 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

PD10(a)Determination of DA - Assessment Officer
Determine Development Applications by approval or refusal, with or without conditions of consent under State and Council’s Environmental Planning Instruments Policies and Codes where applications can be made to comply by conditions of consent in accordance with Council’s policies except as follows: (a) A value exceeding $5 million. (b) An advertised Development Application has received a submission by way of any objection, other than where the objection can be satisfied by the imposition conditions addressing the intent of the objection/s where relevant. (c) The proposed development, although not advertised, is considered by the General Manager to be of a contentious or special nature. (d) Matters require concurrence of the Minister under the Act. (e) Major developments on Council Property. (f) Designated developments. (g) Applications requiring a legal agreement with Council not already executed by the applicant with the formal written concurrence of the Director Communities and Place.
8 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

PD80Determination of DA - Director Communities and Place
Determine Development Applications by approval or refusal, with or without conditions of consent under State and Council’s Environmental Planning Instruments Policies and Codes where applications can be made to comply by conditions of consent in accordance with Council’s policies except as follows: (a) A value exceeding $30 million. (b) An advertised Development Application has received a submission by way of any objection, other than where the objection can be satisfied by the imposition conditions addressing the intent of the objection/s where relevant. (c) The proposed development, although not advertised, is considered by the General Manager to be of a contentious or special nature. (d) Matters require concurrence of the Minister under the Act. (e) Major developments on Council Property. (f) Designated developments. (g) Applications requiring a legal agreement with Council not already executed by the applicant with the formal written concurrence of the Director Communities and Place.
1 position
PD10(b)Determination of DA - Town Planner
Determine Development Applications by approval or refusal, with or without conditions of consent under State and Council’s Environmental Planning Instruments Policies and Codes where applications can be made to comply by conditions of consent in accordance with Council’s policies except as follows: (a) A value exceeding $20 million. (b) An advertised Development Application has received a submission by way of any objection, other than where the objection can be satisfied by the imposition conditions addressing the intent of the objection/s where relevant. (c) The proposed development, although not advertised, is considered by the General Manager to be of a contentious or special nature. (d) Matters require concurrence of the Minister under the Act. (e) Major developments on Council Property. (f) Designated developments. (g) Applications requiring a legal agreement with Council not already executed by the applicant with the formal written concurrence of the Director Communities and Place.
9 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

PD55Development Control of Koala Habitats
Determine a development application in accordance with Part 3.2 and associated guidelines.
16 positionsState Environmental Planning Policy (Biodiversity and Conservation) 2021

PD09Evaluation of DA

The functions of the Council as a consent authority under Part 4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the relevant Regulations in force under that Act that are not conferred on the Wingecarribee Local Planning Panel.

6 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

PD75Heritage Exemption Requests
Authority to determine heritage exemption requests in accordance with section 5.10(3) of the Wingecarribee Local Environmental Plan 2010.
4 positions
PD07(a)LEP Planning Proposals
All functions relating to the making of an environmental planning instrument for the Council area under Part 3 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the relevant Regulations in force under that Act. 
8 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

PD24Local Strategic Planning Statement
Exercise authority to prepare, on behalf of the council, a Local Strategic Planning Statement in respect of its area.
6 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

PD10(d)Modification - Complying Development
Determine applications to modify a Compliant Development.
20 positions
PD57Name and number Public Roads
Name and number all public roads for which Council is the road's authority subject to the requirements of the Geographical Names Board.
5 positionsRoads Act 1993

PD26Notice of voluntary surrender
All functions of the Council as consent authority associated with a notice of voluntary surrender of a development consent under section 4.63 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and section 68 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021.
2 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021

PD20Part 5 Consideration

The functions of the Council as the determining authority in relation to an activity under Part 5 Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.


8 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

PD23Payment of Security
To accept payment of security, by way of either a deposit or bank guarantee, authorise the drawing of any monies paid as security and authorise the release of any payment of security by an applicant pursuant to a condition imposed on development consent granted under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
15 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

PD21Planning Certificates

Exercise authority to determine, issue or revoke a planning certificate, complying development certificate or subdivision certificate in accordance with sections 4.28, 6.4 and 10.7 of the EP&A Act.

17 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

PD62Post-consent provisions
Modification of consents—generally

In accordance with Councils adopted policies and requirements:
1.  Modifications involving minor error, misdescription or miscalculation
2.  Modifications involving minimal environmental impact
3.  Other modifications 
16 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

PD15Preparation of contributions plan
To prepare a draft contributions plan in accordance with section 7.18 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
7 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

PD08Prepare DCP
All functions relating to the preparation of a development control plan under Part 3 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the relevant Regulations in force under that Act.
7 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

PD19Principal Certifier

The functions of the Council in its capacity as the principal certifier under Part 6 of Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

4 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

PD45Refund in respect of DAs or associated applications
To authorise the giving of a refund in respect of fees paid by an applicant for a development application, construction certificate application or modification application made under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
5 positions
PD17Revocation or modification of consent
Exercise authority to revoke or modify a development consent in accordance with section 4.57.
2 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

PD32Section 68 - Approvals
To reject an unclear or illegible application for approval for an activity specified in the table to section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993, or to determine such an application, or an application to amend, extend, renew, revoke or modify such an approval and in determining such an application, to give directions in response to an objection.
14 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

PD33Section 68 - Withdrawals
To authorise a refund in respect of fees paid by an applicant in respect of an application for approval of an activity under Section 68 Local Government Act 1993 which is withdrawn.
12 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

PD61State Significant Development
Determine any State significant development application by approval or refusal with or without conditions of development consent.
7 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

PD56Street Names
To determine street names in accordance with Council policy and report to Council on names and locations of all new streets.
13 positions
PD13Voluntary Planning Agreements
To negotiate, enter into, or agree to the revocation or amendment of a planning agreement under Division 7.1 of Part 7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
14 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

PD54Works in Kind agreements
To negotiate and enter into an agreement (Works in Kind agreement) under section 7.11(5) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 to accept the provision of a material public benefit in part or full satisfaction of a condition imposed in accordance with subsection (1) or (3) provided that the agreement is beneficial to Council and consistent with the provisions of adopted Plans of Council.
15 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979



Public Officer & Council Documents

Delegation CodeDelegation Name/DescriptionPositionsLegislation
P04ARIC
Be responsible for the coordination of the business, meetings and outcomes of meetings of Wingecarribee Shire Council's Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee.
2 positions
P02Public Officer
Authority to sign all documentation on behalf of the Council in place of the GM (including contracts, leases, transfers, deeds of agreement etc) and in accordance with any necessary resolution of the Council having regard to section 377 of the Local Government Act 1993.
2 positions
P03Public Officer
Investigate and be responsible for the coordination of the investigation of complaints received under the Council’s Complaints and Feedback Management Policy.
2 positions
P01Public Officer
Act as the Council’s Public Officer.
1 positionLocal Government Act 1993



Rates & Charges

Delegation CodeDelegation Name/DescriptionPositionsLegislation
F08Adjustment of rates following change in category of land
Exercise authority to make an appropriate adjustment of rates paid or payable following a change in the category of rateable land.
4 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

F13Certificate as to Rates & Charges
Exercise authority to issue a certificate as to the amount (if any) due or payable to the council, by way of rates, charges or otherwise, in respect of a parcel of land.
6 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

F26Concessions for Pensioners
Authority to order that a person is taken to be an eligible pensioner and to order that a person is taken to be solely liable in respect of the land on which the dwelling it situated.
6 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

F14Enter an arrangement with a ratepayer
Enter a reasonable arrangement with a ratepayer regarding the payment of outstanding rate debt, in accordance with the Council’s adopted Rates Policy.
9 positions
F22Garbage Service Exemptions
To determine any requests for garbage service exemptions with the provision that any appeals against such determinations be referred to the Director.
5 positions
F16Land valuation
Exercise the Council’s functions under the Valuation of Land Act 1916, including the making of applications for the valuation of land within the Council’s local government area.
7 positionsValuation of Land Act 1916

F12Liability of eligible pensioners
Exercise authority to waive or reduce a rate, charge or interest in respect of land on which a dwelling is situated for an eligible pensioner and/or due by any person prescribed by the regulations who is in receipt of a pension, benefit or allowance under the Social Security Act 1991 of the Commonwealth.
6 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

F11Notice to occupier re unpaid rates
Exercise authority to serve a notice on the occupier of land in relation to unpaid rates or charges.
4 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

F09(a)Payment of rates and charges - agreement
Authority to accept payment of rates and charges in accordance with an agreement.
10 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

F09(b)Payment of rates and charges – agreement interest
Authority to write off or reduce interest accrued on rates or charges where a ratepayer complies with an agreement.
4 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

F10Payment of rates and charges – interest raised in error
Authority to reverse interest charges up to $250.00 where it can be established that they have been raised in error.
4 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

Local Government (General) Regulation 2021

F21Pensioner rebates
Authorise Rate, Water and Sewer rate rebates in accordance with Council's adopted policies for eligible pensioners.
5 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

F24Postponement of Rates
To inspect, determine and refer applications for postponed rates to the Valuer General.
6 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

F20Rating Categories
To determine the eligibility of rating and rate categories for all parcels of land.
4 positions
F27Re-determination on partial changes of circumstances
Authority to make a due adjustment to the rates payable, or apply the provisions postponing rates and to to verify the eligibility of the rateable person for a reduction in a subsequent rate as prescribed by the regulations and reduce the subsequent rate.
4 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

F15Review an arrangement with a ratepayer
Review a determination regarding a reasonable arrangement for the payment of outstanding rate debt, in accordance with the Council’s adopted Rates Policy.
10 positions


Regulation & Enforcement

Delegation CodeDelegation Name/DescriptionPositionsLegislation
RE05Act in Court Proceedings

All functions in relation to any Court proceedings under the Companion Animals Act 1998 regarding dangerous dog or menacing dog declarations or proceedings concerning disqualification from owning a dog or cat.

2 positionsCompanion Animals Act 1998

RE10All functions - Crown Land Management Act 2016 and Crown Land Management Regulation 2018
All functions under the Crown Land Management Act 2016 and the Regulations in force under that Act.
16 positionsCrown Land Management Regulation 2018

Crown Land Management Act 2016

RE15All functions - Food Act 2003 & Food Regulation 2015
All functions under the Food Act 2003 and the Regulations in force under that Act.
2 positionsFood Act 2003

Food Regulation 2015

RE17All functions - Inclosed Lands Protection Act 1901
All functions under the Inclosed Lands Protection Act 1901 and the Regulations in force under that Act.
2 positionsInclosed Lands Protection Act 1901

RE19All functions - Public Health Act 2010
All functions under the Public Health Act 2010 and the Regulations in force under that Act.
10 positionsPublic Health Act 2010

RE16All functions - Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021
All functions under the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021 and the Regulations in force under that Act.
9 positionsPublic Spaces (Unattended Property) Regulation 2022

Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021

RE18Carry out work required by Order
To do or arrange to be done through the Council's employees, contractors or agents, all such things as are necessary or convenient to give effect to the terms of an order issued by the Council including the carrying out of any work required by the order and recover expenses incurred and otherwise give effect to the functions provided for in section 678 of the Local Government Act 1993.
8 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

G23(d)CCTV - Surveillance
Collect information for lawful purposes by: • install, move and operate CCTV and Portable Surveillance cameras; • view images; • transfer or make a copy of the recorded images.
31 positionsSurveillance Devices Act 2007

RE06Commence Court Proceedings
All functions relating to instituting and conducting proceedings for an offence under the Companion Animals Act 1998 in the Local Court subject to obtaining the written approval of the General Manager of the Council to institute and conduct the proceedings.
2 positionsCompanion Animals Act 1998

RE02Companion Animals killed by Traffic
All functions of Council under section 11A of the Companion Animals Act 1998 in relation to companion animals killed by traffic.
8 positionsCompanion Animals Act 1998

RE03Enforcement and Regulatory functions

All regulatory and enforcement functions under the Protection of the Environment and Operations Act 1997 and the Regulations in force under that Act, including but not limited to:

a)   issuing a clean up direction;

b)   issuing a prevention notice;

c)   issuing a compliance cost notice;

d)   revoking a smoke abatement notice given by an authorised officer;

e)   issuing a notice requiring the production of information and records;

f)    issuing, revoking or varying a noise control notice

38 positionsProtection of the Environment Operations Act 1997

RE25Enforcement Officer - Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation
The functions relating to appointing a person as an enforcement officer under section 127 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2022
21 positionsProtection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2021

RE07Fees & charges - Companion Animals

To authorise any fee or charge payable under the Companion Animals Act 1998:

(a)  to be paid by instalments, and

(b) to be reduced or waived in respect of persons in receipt of a pension, benefit or allowance under the Social Security Act 1991 of the Commonwealth.

2 positionsCompanion Animals Act 1998

RE20Give a direction under the Roads Act
To give a direction under Part 7 of the Roads Act 1993.
6 positionsRoads Act 1993

RE11Investigation Authority Powers
All functions under Part 9 Division 9.2 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (Investigative powers of departmental or council officers)
55 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

RE30Issue Notices and Development Control Orders
Issue Notices and Development Control Orders:
a. General orders in accordance with the table to Part 1 of Schedule 5,
b. Fire safety orders in accordance with the table to Part 2 of Schedule 5,
c. Brothel closure orders in accordance with the table to Part 3 of Schedule 5.
d. To hear and consider representations in respect of notices of intention to give orders pursuant to the provisions of Schedule 5 
e. To modify Orders pursuant to the provisions of Schedule 5 
f. To revoke Orders pursuant to the provisions of Schedule 5 
g. To issue Certificates as to Orders pursuant to Schedule 5 
30 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

RE23(a)Issue notices, orders & directions - General

To issue notices, orders and directions under the:

  • Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government (General) Regulation 2021;
  •  Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and Regulations;
  • Roads Act 1993 and Roads Regulation 2018;
  • Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021 and Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Regulation 2022
  • Road Transport Act 2013
39 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

Local Government (General) Regulation 2021

Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and Regulations

Roads Act 1993

Roads Regulation 2018

Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021

Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Regulation 2022

Road Transport Act  2013

RE23(c)Issue notices, orders, penalties and directions - Building & Assessment

Issue notices, orders, penalties and directions under the:

  • Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Regulations;
  •  Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government (General) Regulation 2021;
  •  Swimming Pools Act 1992 and Swimming Pool Regulation2018.
2 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Regulations

Local Government Act 1993

Local Government (General) Regulation 2021

Swimming Pools Act 1992

Swimming Pools Regulation 2018

RE23(b)Issue notices, orders, penalties and directions - Environmental Services

Issue notices, orders, penalties and directions under the:

  • Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Regulations;
  •  Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government (General) Regulation 2021;
  • Swimming Pools Act 1992 and Swimming Pool Regulation 2018;
  • Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and Regulations;
  • Public Health Act 2010 and Public Health Regulation 2022
  • Food Act 2003 and Food Act Regulation 2015;
  • Companion Animals Act 1998 and Companion Animals Regulation2018;
  • Roads Act 1993 and Roads Regulation2018;
  • Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021; and Public Spaces (Unattended Property Regulation 2022
  • Road Transport Act 2013 and Regulations
19 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Regulations

Local Government Act 1993

Local Government (General) Regulation 2021

Swimming Pools Act 1992

Swimming Pools Regulation 2018

Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and Regulations

Public Health Act 2010

Public Health Regulation 2022

Food Act 2003

Food Regulation 2015

Companion Animals Act 1998

Companion Animals Regulation 2018

Roads Act 1993

Roads Regulation 2018

Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021

Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Regulation 2022

Road Transport Act 2013 and Regulations

RE09Notice for permit
To give the owner of a companion animal a notice requiring the owner to apply for a Permit under Part 2A of the Companion Animals Act 1998.
3 positionsCompanion Animals Act 1998

RE01Notice Requiring registration
To issue a notice under the Companion Animals Act 1998 requiring a companion animal to be registered.
8 positionsCompanion Animals Act 1998

RE08Notify nuisance dog or cat order
To notify the Departmental Chief Executive under section 32A of the Companion Animals Act 1998 of issuing of nuisance dog or cat order.
2 positionsCompanion Animals Act 1998

RE23(d)Obtain personal details

To take the name and address of any person reasonably suspected to be committing an offence under the following legislation:

  • Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Regulations
  •  Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government (General) Regulation 2021
  •  Swimming Pools Act 1992 and Swimming Pools Regulation 2018
  •  Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and Regulations
  •  Public Health Act 2010 and Public Health Regulation2015
  •  Food Act 2003 and Food Regulation 2015
  •  Companion Animals Act 1998 and Companion Animals Regulation 2018
  •  Roads Act 1993 and Roads Regulation 2018
  •  Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021 and Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Regulation 2022
  •  Road Transport Act 2013 and Regulations

22 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Regulations

Local Government Act 1993

Local Government (General) Regulation 2021

Swimming Pools Act 1992

Swimming Pools Regulation 2018

Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and Regulations

Public Health Act 2010

Public Health Regulation 2022

Food Act 2003

Food Regulation 2015

Companion Animals Act 1998

Companion Animals Regulation 2018

Roads Act 1993

Roads Regulation 2018

Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021

Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Regulation 2022

Road Transport Act 2013 and Regulations

RE26Offences

All functions under Parts 1, 2 and 5 of Chapter 16 of Local Government Act 1993 in relation to offences. 

7 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

RE27Orders
To issue notices of intent to issue orders and hear and consider representations.
39 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

RE12Power of Investigation Officers

All functions under Part 9 Division 9.3 and Schedule 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (Development control orders).

21 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

RE22Private Roads

All functions under section 86 of the Roads Act 1993 in respect of private roads.

7 positionsRoads Act 1993

RE14Proceedings for offences
To institute and conduct proceedings for an offence as referred to in section 9.57 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
17 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

RE04Revoke Declaration - Dangerous Dogs

All functions of Council under of the Companion Animals Act 1998 in relation to:

  •  Revoking a dangerous dog or a menacing dog declaration;
  • Revoking a declaration by an authorised officer that a dog is a restricted dog in accordance with section 58D;
  • Giving notice of revocation or of non-revocation.
2 positionsCompanion Animals Act 1998

RE29Revoke or Cancel a Penalty Infringement Notice
To revoke or cancel any Penalty Infringement Notice issued by a Council officer under any Legislation.
5 positions
RE21Road Widening
All functions concerning road widening under Part 3 Division 2 of the Roads Act 1993.
7 positionsRoads Act 1993

RE24Sale, destruction or release of an animal taken into possession
All functions relating to the sale or destruction of a surrendered animal, or animal taken into possession under the Companion Animals Act 1998 or the release of any item taken into possession under the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021.
11 positionsCompanion Animals Act 1998

Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021

RE28Water, sewerage and stormwater drainage offences
Issue notices under Chapter 16 Part 3.
33 positionsLocal Government Act 1993



Water & Sewer

Delegation CodeDelegation Name/DescriptionPositionsLegislation
WS02All functions - Dams Safety Act 2015
Authority to exercise and/or perform on behalf of Council the Council’s delegable Functions under this Act and the Regulations in force and as amended from time to time.
2 positionsDams Safety Act 2015

WS04All functions - Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies Act 1957
Authority to exercise and/or perform on behalf of Council the Council’s delegable Functions under this Act and the Regulations in force and as amended from time to time.
2 positionsFluoridation of Public Water Supplies Act 1957

WS23All functions - Pipelines Act 1967
Authority to exercise and/or perform on behalf of Council the Council's delegable Functions under this Act and the Regulations in force and as amended from time to time.
2 positionsPipelines Act 1967

WS25All functions - Water Management Act 2000
Authority to exercise and/or perform on behalf of Council, and as a water supply authority, the Council's delegable Functions under this Act and the Regulations in force and as amended from time to time.
8 positionsWater Management Act 2000

WS30Altering position of conduits
Authority to serve a notice requiring the alteration of a conduit and make the alteration.
4 positionsWater Management Act 2000

WS26Authority to seek Minister's approval
Authority to seek Minister's approval for construction of public protective works.
2 positions
WS29Break up roads
Authority to give notice to persons and open and break a public road
1 positionWater Management Act 2000

WS33Certificate of Compliance
Authority to impose certain requirements before granting a certificate of compliance and grant, or refuse to grant, a certificate of compliance.
2 positionsWater Management Act 2000

WS03Cessation of utilities
Authority to 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 cease to provide those services
2 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

WS27Commercial Operations
Authority to seek the approval of the Governor and enter into commercial arrangements on behalf of the Council as a water supply authority.
2 positions
WS34Connections
Authority to publish a notice of the availability of a water main or sewer main, make a connection at the expense of a landowner and recover any amount due for the connection.
2 positionsWater Management Act 2000

WS12Connections to council's sewerage system
Authority to carry out works and provide connections and impose a charge sufficient to meet the cost of the work or materials.
2 positionsLocal Government (General) Regulation 2021

WS10Cutting off or restricting water supply
Exercise authority to determine an application for a footway dining approval.
2 positionsLocal Government (General) Regulation 2021

WS01Dams Safety NSW
Authority on behalf of Council to enter into an arrangement with Dams Safety NSW.
2 positionsDams Safety Act 2015

A23Delegation - Plumbing and Drainage

To exercise all responsibilities and functions of Council as delegated.

49 positionsPlumbing and Drainage Act 2011

WS22Developer contributions for water management works
Authority to serve a notice on an applicant requiring the applicant to pay a contribution towards the cost of water management works and/or construct water management works. Authority to be satisfied that a requirement has been complied with and to grant or refuse a certificate of compliance for development.
4 positionsWater Management Act 2000

WS28Entry on land
Authority to authorise a person to enter land to read meters, carry out works or undertaking inspections.
2 positionsWater Management Act 2000

WS32Finding source of pollution of water supply
Authority to give notice to a person, and try to find the source of pollution, and recover expenses.
1 positionWater Management Act 2000

WS08Fire Hydrants
Authority to exercise and/or perform the Council's functions in relation to fire hydrants
2 positionsLocal Government (General) Regulation 2021

WS05Fluoridation of public water supplies
Authority to carry out the council's functions under the Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies Act 1957 and Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies Regulation 2022 including authority to apply to the Secretary of the Department of Health for approval to add fluorine to any public water supply under Councils control and to allow a qualified operator to add fluorine to such water supply in accordance with such approval or direction, the Act and Regulation.
1 positionFluoridation of Public Water Supplies Act 1957

WS17Hire of meters
Authority to enter into an agreement for the hire of a water meter from the Council.
1 position
WS09Inspection of pipes
Authority to inspect pipes and drains and measurement of water and sewage.
8 positionsLocal Government (General) Regulation 2021

WS14Laying of house service pipes
Authority to authorise the laying of a house service pipe at a depth less than that required by the Plumbing Code of Australia.
4 positions
WS11New sewer or stormwater drain to be constructed if less costly
Authority to hold the belief in relation to the cost of existing sewers or stormwater drains and construct a new sewer or stormwater drain, and serve an order on the owners or occupiers of premises concerned.
3 positionsLocal Government (General) Regulation 2021

WS24Object to compulsory acquisition of land or easement (Pipelines Act 1967)
Authority to make a written objection to the Minister in respect of a proposed compulsory acquisition.
2 positions
WS31Obstruction of works
Authority to apply for and obtain an injunction.
2 positionsWater Management Act 2000

WS21Ownership of water supply, sewerage and stormwater drainage works
Authority to operate, repair, replace, maintain, remove, extend, expand, connect, disconnect, improve or do any other things that are necessary or appropriate to any of its works to ensure that, in the opinion of the person delegated this authority, the works are used in an efficient manner for the purposes for which the works were installed.
3 positions
WS13Premises to be connected to water supply
Authority to exercise and/or perform the Council’s functions in relation to the connection of premises to water supply by an independent house service pipe.
2 positions
WS06Restriction to Water Supply
Authority to form an opinion that the available stored water or capacity of a water supply system is insufficient and publish a notice.
2 positionsLocal Government (General) Regulation 2021

WS15Security of water meters
Authority to require the owner of premises to protect a water meter, approve a lock and key, and require the key to be deposited with the Council.
3 positions
WS18Testing of meters
Authority to arrange for a water meter to be examined and tested, require an owner to rectify or replace a meter found to be defective and enter into a special contract to regulate the supply of water while a meter is being rectified or replaced.
1 position
WS19Unmetered premises
Authority enter into a special contract or give permission for an occupier of unmetered premises to use water other than for domestic purposes.
2 positions
WS16Water meter for one premises
Authority to permit a meter to measure water supplied to a premises and another premises.
1 position
WS20Water supply (Construction of Works)
Authority to apply to the Minister of Primary Industries for the Minister to construct works of water supply, sewerage or stormwater drainage.
2 positionsPublic Works and Procurement Act 1912

WS07Works constructed to serve 2 or more councils
Authority to agree the convenient point to supply water to another council.
2 positionsLocal Government (General) Regulation 2021



Works & Engineering

Delegation CodeDelegation Name/DescriptionPositionsLegislation
W39Additional Powers
Carry out the directions of the Minister to take such action, or to forbear from taking such action, with respect to the regulation of traffic on a public road as may be specified in the order.  Such an order may be given whether or not the roads authority is otherwise empowered to regulate traffic in the manner specified in the order.
4 positionsRoads Act 1993

W07Cause a temporary public road to be closed
Exercise authority to cause a temporary public road to be closed by publishing a notice in the Gazette.
7 positionsRoads Act 1993

W41Cemeteries - Heritage Advisory Committee
Authority to establish a heritage advisory committee, appoint a chairperson and to seek advice of the committee.
 
1 positionCemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013

W40Cemeteries - Notices, Orders and Undertakings
Authority to take any actions to comply with an improvement notice in accordance with section 33 or short term order in accordance with section 36 issued by the Cemetery Agency. Authority to give, withdraw or vary an enforceable undertaking in accordance with section 39 and report to the Cemeteries Agency as required by a notice in accordance with section 41 pursuant to Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013 comply with notice/order.
 
1 positionCemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013

W01Cemeteries Register
Exercise authority to notify the Cemeteries Agency in relation to the Cemeteries and Crematoria Register.
3 positionsCemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013

W03Cemetery Operators Register
Exercise authority to keep and amend the cemetery operator's register in accordance with section 63 and make a copy of an entry in the register available in accordance with 63(10).
3 positionsCemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013

W42Closing of council public roads by councils
Closing of council public roads by councils
Authorise the closing of public roads after the appropriate notifications and consideration of any public submissions and/or formal objections have been undertaken.

Where it is proposed to exercise a delegation to permanently close a road, such a decision cannot be made until the Director is informed of such action and why it is necessary to close the road.

2 positionsRoads Act 1993

W06Closing of Public Roads
Authority to carry out the functions of the Council as the roads authority to close a council public road, including to cause notice of a proposed closure of a public road to be notified in accordance with s38B, appeal against a formal objection made by a notifiable authority under s38C(3), consider any submission made and publish a notice in the Gazette to close the public road (s38D) and to close a temporary public road under s39 if the road does not give access to an isolated road.
7 positionsRoads Act 1993

W25Development Applications
Sign development applications on behalf of Council as applicant, and/or owner, for works previously approved by Council, to be undertaken by Council or on Council's behalf.
2 positions
W16Drainange work
Exercise authority to carry out drainage work on land in vicinity of public road for purpose of draining or protecting public road.
7 positionsRoads Act 1993

ES05Emergencies
Approve the use of Council's plant and equipment in emergencies at the request of the State Emergency Services, New South Wales Police or State Fire Organisations.
0 positions
W21Engineering requirements for Development
Determine the engineering requirements for Development Guidelines and update and sign off the Manual "Engineering Requirements for Development" on a regular basis in concurrence with the Director Service & Program delivery.
17 positions
W22Engineering requirements for Subdivisions
Determine engineering works and/or conditions associated with subdivisions and major building development in accordance with Council policies, the Manual "Engineering Requirements for Development" and usual conditions in concurrence with the Director Service & Program delivery.
13 positions
W34Enter an agreement
Enter into an agreement with the RMS in relation to classified roads.
1 positionRoads Act 1993

W10Footway approvals
Exercise authority to determine an application for a footway dining approval.
2 positionsRoads Act 1993

W18Footway approvals
Authorise the holder of a footway dining approval to erect and maintain structures in, or over any part, of the footway under the Roads Act 1993.
5 positionsRoads Act 1993

W11Footway Restaurants
All functions under the Roads Act 1993 relating to granting an approval to use part of a footway for the purposes of a restaurant and to authorise a holder of an approval to erect and maintain structures in, on or over any part of the footway the subject of the approval.
5 positionsRoads Act 1993

W04Graffiti Removal Work
Exercise authority to carry out graffiti removal work with consent of owner or occupier of private land or without such consent where graffiti visible from public place.
7 positionsGraffiti Control Act 2008

W17Inspections and Investigations
Authority to inspect the land, for the purposes of an inspection, dig up any ground and take such measures as are necessary to ascertain the character and condition of the land and of any building, structure or work that is situated in, on or over the land, make surveys and take levels and, for those purposes, may dig trenches, break up the soil and set up any posts, stakes or marks, and may take samples or photographs in connection with any inspection.
5 positionsRoads Act 1993

W20Installation of prescribed traffic control devices
Approve the installation of prescribed traffic control devices (including portable traffic control lights) at Council worksites in accordance with the current Delegation to Councils dated made by the Chief Executive of Roads and Maritime Services.
5 positionsTransport Administration Act 1988

W02Interment right
Exercise authority to grant or renew, transfer to another person or transfer to the cemetery operator, an interment right.
3 positionsCemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013

W19Load limits on roads
Exercise authority to impose load limits on roads and bridges and cause a notice to be displayed adjacent to the road or bridge prohibiting vehicles with a laden mass exceeding that maximum mass from passing along the road, bridge or causeway.
6 positionsRoad Transport (General) Regulation 2021

W30Loan or Hire Approvals
Authorise the loan or hire of Council Plant to community groups, Council Committees, sporting and service clubs in accordance with Council policy.
2 positions
W24Maintenance
Undertake any work of a maintenance nature which, in his/her opinion, requires attention and is covered by the general maintenance funds as voted by Council.
18 positions
W33Motor vehicles on turf areas
Determine requests from users for permission for motor vehicles to be driven on turfed areas of sporting fields.
2 positions
W23Part 5
Authorise and determine Part 5 Assessments of Council works not subject to the lodgement and determination of a development application under Part 4 in accordance with Council's Environmental Assessment Procedure for thise works of Council Part 5 applies to.
27 positionsEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

W14Permits for Road Events
To grant a permit to any person to conduct a road event (as defined) on a public road under the Roads Act 1993.
5 positionsRoads Act 1993

W27Planting of Trees
Authorise the planting of trees and/or shrubs on footpaths, parks and open space areas.
11 positions
W26Private Works
Carry out works as defined in Section 67 and grant relevant approvals as outlined in Section 68 on both Council owned and private lands in any case where the estimated cost is paid in advance.
11 positionsLocal Government Act 1993

W36Protection of Public Roads
Carry out work or give directions in accordance with Part 7 Division 1 of the legislation.
4 positionsRoads Act 1993

W05Public Gates
Exercise authority to grant and/or revoke a permit for the erection of a public gate or the construction of a by-pass around a public gate.
6 positionsRoads Act 1993

W38Public Roads - Direct removal of obstruction or encroachment
Direct the removal of an obstruction or or an encroachment on a public road.
4 positionsRoads Act 1993

W08Regulate traffic
Authority to regulate traffic on a public road by means of barriers or notices in so far as they apply to the Council as a roads authority.
8 positionsRoads Act 1993

W37Restoration of Public Road following excavation
Direct any person by whom a public road is dug or damaged as a result of a leakage from, or breaking or bursting of, any object or work placed in, on or over the road up to restore the road to its previous condition.
4 positionsRoads Act 1993

W32Staff levels
In accordance with the guidelines established by the General Manager, vary staff levels within the Division to provide the necessary labour resource to undertake the works program contained in the current budget allocation levels.
1 position
W28Street lights
Accept annual charges and approve street lighting proposals prepared by Endeavour Energy in respect of missing lamps and minor alteration works in accordance with Council policy.
2 positions
W12Street Stalls
All functions under the Roads Act 1993 relating to granting, revoking, transferring or extending the term of a street vending consent or to authorise, in special circumstances, the location of Street Stalls other than at the locations permissible in accordance with the relevant policy.
5 positionsRoads Act 1993

W09Temporary Regulation of traffic
Exercise authority to regulate traffic on a specified public road or on all public roads for which it is the roads authority.  Serve (and revoke) an Order prohibiting a person from causing any vehicle under the person’s control to pass along a specified local road unless the vehicle is being driven to a destination that cannot be reached except by means of that road.
8 positionsRoads Act 1993

W29Traffic Committee
Determine matters to be referred for consideration by the Wingecarribee Shire Traffic Committee with the exception of those matters where significant objections have been lodged.
1 position
W35Traffic Control
Carry out traffic control work on any classified road, with the consent of the RMS, or on any unclassified road in accordance with the relevant legislation. 
4 positionsRoads Act 1993

W15Tree felling
Exercise authority to form the opinion that it is necessary to remove or lop a tree or other vegetation on or overhanging a public road for the purpose of a road work or to remove a traffic hazard, and to effect such removal or lopping.
5 positionsRoads Act 1993

W31Use of Parks and Reserves
Determine requests from individuals or organisations for the use of parks and reserves, including helicopter landings, under the control of Council.
3 positions
W13(a)Works and Structures

Exercise authority to issue consent to: (a) erect a structure, or carry out 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; (e) connect a road (whether public or private) to a classified road, and impose conditions on a consent.

In granting consent under this Division to the erection of a structure in, on or over a public road and located in a built-up area, may, without limiting section 139, impose conditions—
(a)  permitting the use of the structure for the purpose of selling any article or service, and
(b)  requiring payments in the nature of rent.

4 positionsRoads Act 1993

W13(b)Works and Structures - Maintenance
If a consent has been granted under this Division to the doing of anything, and that thing has been or is being done otherwise than in accordance with the consent, direct the holder of the consent to take specified action to remedy any damage arising from the doing of that thing otherwise than in accordance with the consent.
4 positionsRoads Act 1993