2014-07-22 Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                    22 JULY 2014


2.     Redundant delegation

The Delegation of Authority – Integrated Planning is to be rescinded on the basis it
references the repealed Integrated Planning Act 1997.
Previous Council Consideration
OM 6 March 2014
“The planning and development instruments of delegation be reviewed and a further report
presented to Council prior to the expiry of the 6 month trial period.”
Legal
This report is prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act
and various other State Government Acts. The delegation of powers to the CEO and/or
Council officers is not mandatory and Council may retain, rescind or amend a power if it
wishes.
Finance & Risk
The amendment of Council’s existing delegations has been met through core budget
provisions. Operationally if delegations are not current or officers operate outside of their
delegated authority the decisions made may be illegal and unauthorised. This may expose
Council to the risk of unnecessary and expensive legal action by third parties.
To manage this risk delegated powers can only be exercised in accordance with the scope
and limitations of the subject officer’s letter of appointment and/or, position description,
qualifications, technical knowledge and legislative requirements.
Additionally, the officer must take into account any conditions of delegation, relevant Council
resolutions, policies, procedures etc.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
There is no requirement to undertake external consultation.
Internal Consultation
Chief Executive Officer
Director Planning & Infrastructure

Departments/Sections Consulted:

     Community Services                      x   Planning & Infrastructure
     Disaster Management & Public Order      x   Building & Plumbing Services
     Waste & Environmental Health            x   DA Planning
     Community Facilities                    x   Strategic Land Use Planning
     Cultural Facilities                         Asset Design & Investigations
                                                 Asset Planning
                                                 Civil Operations
                                                 Environment

x    Executive Office                            Corporate Services
     Community Engagement                        Finance
     Customer Service                            ICT
     Executive Support                           Procurement & Fleet
     Governance                                  Property & Facilities
     Human Resources                             Revenue Services




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