2014-02-25 Planning & Organisation Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                              25 FEBRUARY 2014


     1.     an application for a preliminary approval mentioned in section 242 of the Act to vary
            the effect of the planning scheme;
     2.     the approval for a proposed development where there is substantial non-compliance
            with a stated policy of the council or a high order provision of the planning scheme
            being a desired environmental outcome, or an overall outcome of a code;
     3.     the refusal of any development application where council is the assessment
            manager;
     4.     requests, including Negotiated Decision requests, to change or cancel conditions that
            were imposed by Council at an Ordinary Meeting; and
     5.     an application for a proposed development of significant community interest.
     However, even if paragraphs 1 or 5 above apply, the delegated officer may exercise the
     powers of the local government under the Act for an application where:
     (i)    the application has the potential for “deemed approval” in accordance with sections
            330-331 of the Act; and
     (ii)   the application is for Operational Works for clearing vegetation; and
C.   Repeal existing delegations that transferred to the Noosa Council from the Sunshine Coast
     Regional Council under the Local Government (De-amalgamation Implementation)
     Regulation as detailed in “2012-49 Planning Scheme - Development Control Plan 1
     (Kawana Waters)” and “2012-49 (v1) - Sustainable Planning Act - Master Plans”.




BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Delegations are the process by which the Council delegates local government powers under
relevant legislation to implement and enforce legislation, standards and requirements.

‘Delegation’ to the Chief Executive Officer and council officers will ensure actions undertaken by
council are compliant with State Government legislative requirements. These powers must be
exercised subject to any applicable criteria and procedures detailed in the delegations.

The development or amendment of delegations does not require community consultation as they
are purely an administrative process that provides the Chief Executive Officer with the necessary
authority under the various Acts.

Section 257 (Delegation by the Local Government) of the Local Government Act 2009 allows, by
resolution, a local government to delegate its powers under the local government Act to the
Mayor, CEO, a standing committee or a joint standing committee.

Section 259 (Delegation by the Chief Executive Officer) of the Local Government Act 2009 allows
the chief executive officer of a local government to delegate the Chief Executive Officer’s powers
(including powers delegated to the Chief Executive Officer by the local government) to another
employee of the local government.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION

Not previously considered by Noosa Council.




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