The Delegations Register has been prepared with reasonable skill, care and diligence however, Lachlan Shire Council does not guarantee, and accepts no legal liability, for the accuracy, reliability, currency or completeness of this register. You should seek appropriate independent professional advice before making any decisions based on this document.

Director Delegations

Delegation	Legislation
Aged Care 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.	Aged Care Act 2024
Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 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.	Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016
Biosecurity 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.	Biosecurity Act 2015
Boarding Houses Act 2012 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.	Boarding Houses Act 2012
Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018 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.	Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018
Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013 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.	Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013
Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013 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.	Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013
Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Act 2010 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.	Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Act 2010
Children and Young Persons (Care and 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.	Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998
Children’s Guardian Act 2019 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.	Children’s Guardian Act 2019
Civil Liability Act 2002 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.	Civil Liability Act 2002
Civil Liability Act 2002 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.	Civil Liability Act 2002
Civil Liability Act 2002 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.	Civil Liability Act 2002
Community Land Development Act 2021 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.	Community Land Development Act 2021
Community Land Management Act 2021 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.	Community Land Management Act 2021
Companion Animals 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.	Companion Animals Act 1998
Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 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.	Contaminated Land Management Act 1997
Conveyancing Act 1919 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.	Conveyancing Act 1919
Crown Land Management Act 2016 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.	Crown Land Management Act 2016
Crown Land Management Act 2016 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.	Crown Land Management Act 2016
Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008 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.	Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008
Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008 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.	Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008
Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 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.	Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020
Disability Inclusion Act 2014 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.	Disability Inclusion Act 2014
Disability Inclusion Act 2014 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.	Disability Inclusion Act 2014
Disability Inclusion Act 2014 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.	Disability Inclusion Act 2014
Dividing Fences Act 1991 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.	Dividing Fences Act 1991
Electricity Supply Act 1995 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.	Electricity Supply Act 1995
Electricity Supply Act 1995 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.	Electricity Supply Act 1995
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 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.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 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.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Fines Act 1996 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.	Fines Act 1996
Fire and Rescue NSW Act 1989 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.	Fire and Rescue NSW Act 1989
Fire and Rescue NSW Act 1989 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.	Fire and Rescue NSW Act 1989
Fisheries Management Act 1994 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.	Fisheries Management Act 1994
Fisheries Management Act 1994 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.	Fisheries Management Act 1994
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.	Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies Act 1957
Food Act 2003 Authority to exercise and/or perform on behalf of Council the Councils delegable functions under this Act and the Regulations in force and as amended from time to time.	Food Act 2003
Government Advertising Act 2011 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.	Government Advertising Act 2011
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.	Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009
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.	Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009
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.	Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009
Graffiti Control Act 2008 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.	Graffiti Control Act 2008
Graffiti Control Act 2008 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.	Graffiti Control Act 2008
Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 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.	Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002
Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW) 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.	Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW)
Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW) 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.	Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW)
Heritage Act 1977 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.	Heritage Act 1977
Inclosed Lands Protection Act 1901 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.	Inclosed Lands Protection Act 1901
Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 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.	Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991
Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 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.	Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991
Land and Environment Court Act 1979 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.	Land and Environment Court Act 1979
Library Act 1939 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.	Library Act 1939
Liquor Act 2007 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.	Liquor Act 2007
Local Government Act 1993 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.	Local Government Act 1993
Local Government Act 1993 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.	Local Government Act 1993
Local Government Act 1993 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.	Local Government Act 1993
Local Land Services Act 2013 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.	Local Land Services Act 2013
Native Title (New South Wales) Act 1994 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.	Native Title (New South Wales) Act 1994
Native Title (New South Wales) Act 1994 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.	Native Title (New South Wales) Act 1994
Pesticides Act 1999 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.	Pesticides Act 1999
Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011 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.	Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011
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.	Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998
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.	Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998
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.	Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998
Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 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.	Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 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.	Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2008 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.	Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2008
Public Health Act 2010 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.	Public Health Act 2010
Public Health Act 2010 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.	Public Health Act 2010
Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994 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.	Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994
Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994 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.	Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994
Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994 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.	Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994
Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021 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.	Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021
Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021 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.	Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021
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.	Public Works and Procurement Act 1912
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.	Public Works and Procurement Act 1912
Real Property Act 1900 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.	Real Property Act 1900
Recreation Vehicles Act 1983 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.	Recreation Vehicles Act 1983
Road Rules 2014 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.	Road Rules 2014
Road Transport Act 2013 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.	Road Transport Act 2013
Road Transport Act 2013 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.	Road Transport Act 2013
Roads Act 1993 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.	Roads Act 1993
Roads Act 1993 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.	Roads Act 1993
Rural Fires Act 1997 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.	Rural Fires Act 1997
Rural Fires Act 1997 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.	Rural Fires Act 1997
State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989 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.	State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989
State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989 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.	State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989
State Emergency Service Act 1989 Authority to exercise and/or perform on behalf of Council the Council’s delegable functions under this Act and the Regulation in	State Emergency Service Act 1989
State Emergency Service Act 1989 Authority to exercise and/or perform on behalf of Council the Council’s delegable functions under this Act and the Regulation in	State Emergency Service Act 1989
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.	State Records Act 1998
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.	State Records Act 1998
Strata Schemes Development 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.	Strata Schemes Development Act 2015
Strata Schemes Management 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.	Strata Schemes Management Act 2015
Summary Offences Act 1988 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.	Summary Offences Act 1988
Surveillance Devices Act 2007 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.	Surveillance Devices Act 2007
Surveying and Spatial Information Act 2002 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.	Surveying and Spatial Information Act 2002
Surveying and Spatial Information Act 2002 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.	Surveying and Spatial Information Act 2002
Swimming Pools Act 1992 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.	Swimming Pools Act 1992
Swimming Pools Act 1992 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.	Swimming Pools Act 1992
Tattoo Industry Act 2012 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.	Tattoo Industry Act 2012
Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006 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.	Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006
Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001 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.	Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001
Water Industry Competition Act 2006 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.	Water Industry Competition Act 2006
Water Management Act 2000 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.	Water Management Act 2000
Wilderness Act 1987 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.	Wilderness Act 1987
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 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.	Work Health and Safety Act 2011
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 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.	Work Health and Safety Act 2011
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 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.	Work Health and Safety Act 2011
Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation 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.	Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998
Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation 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.	Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998
Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation 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.	Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998
Workplace Surveillance Act 2005 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.	Workplace Surveillance Act 2005
Workplace Surveillance Act 2005 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.	Workplace Surveillance Act 2005
Workplace Surveillance Act 2005 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.	Workplace Surveillance Act 2005

Non Director Delegations

Delegation	Legislation
Abatement of Public Nuisances Authority to take action to abate a public nuisance or order a person responsible for a public nuisance to abate it. Pursuant To - Section 125	Local Government Act 1993
Act as Registration Agent Authority to act on behalf of Council as a registration agent for the purposes of companion animals registration including serving a notice requiring an animal to be registered	Companion Animals Regulation 2018
Act in Court proceedings Authority to Act in any local court appeal proceedings in relation to companion animals, including appeal proceedings against the making of a dangerous dog declaration or refusal to revoke a dangerous dog declaration and an appeal to the District Court against disqualification from owning a dog or cat. Pursuant to Section 41, 44, 46, 24.	Companion Animals Act 1998
Activities for which an Environmental Impact Statement required Authority to determine whether to grant an approval in relation to an activity to which Part 5 Subdivision 3 (where an EIS is required) applies in accordance with Part 5 Subdivision 3 of the EP&A Act. Pursuant to – Section 5.7.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Additional Information for Development Control Plan Authority to request the owner of land to provide additional information for the purposes of making a development control plan (where an environmental planning instrument requires or permits such a plan to be prepared and submitted to the relevant planning authority) in accordance with clause 18. Pursuant To –Clause 18	Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021
Advertisement of position vacancies To authorise the advertisement of position vacancies, in all operational areas of Council in accordance with Council policy, where approval has been given by the General Manager to fill the position.
Advice of Committees Authority to seek advice of the heritage advisory committee in accordance with section 69(2). Pursuant To —s69 Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013	Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013
Agreement as to work Authority to reach agreement on behalf of the consent authority with an applicant for a subdivision certificate in circumstances where the work has not yet been completed, in accordance with section 6.15.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
All Functions Act pursuant to the Local Land Services Act 2013	Local Land Services Act 2013
All Functions 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. Pursuant to — Contaminated Land Management Act 1997	Contaminated Land Management Act 1997
All Functions Authority to exercise and/or perform on behalf of Council the Councils delegable functions under this Act and the Regulations made under this Act in force and as amended from time to time. Pursuant to — The Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008 and Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulation 2022	Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008
All functions To act pursuant to the Inclosed Lands Protection Act 1901	Inclosed Lands Protection Act 1901
All functions 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. Pursuant To — Public Spaces (unattended Property) Act 2021	Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021
All functions 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. Pursuant To — Land and Environment Court Act 1979	Land and Environment Court Act 1979
All functions 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. Pursuant To — Land and Environment Court Act 1979	Liquor Act 2007
All Functions Appointment as an inspector under section 22 and Authority to exercise and/or perform on behalf of Council the Councils delegable Functions under this Act and the Regulations in force and as amended from time to time. Pursuant to s22 and all sections of the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011.	Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011
All Functions Authority to exercise and/or perform on behalf of Council the Councils delegable Functions under this Act and the Regulations in force and as amended from time to time. Pursuant to Real Property Act 1900.	Real Property Act 1900
All Functions Authority to exercise and/or perform on behalf of Council the Councils delegable Functions under this Act and the Regulations in force and as amended from time to time.	Roads Act 1993
All Functions Authority to exercise and/or perform on behalf of Council the Councils delegable Functions under this Act and the Regulations in force and as amended from time to time. Pursuant to Summary Offences Act 1988.	Summary offenses Act 1988
All Functions Pursuant to Tattoo Industry Act 2012	Tattoo Industry Act 2012
All Functions Pursuant to Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016	Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016
All functions Fulfil all requirements and legislative responsibilities as set out in Education and Care Services National Regulations under the Education and Care Services National Law, Children's Services Amendment Regulations and Local Government Act 1993.	Education and Care Services National Regulations under the Education and Care Services National Law, Children's Services Amendment Regulations and Local Government Act 1993.
Amendment of Development Application Authority to agree to the amendment of a development application in accordance with clauses 37 and 38. Pursuant To –Clauses 37 and 38	Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021
Annual statutory accounts Check and Certify the Annual Statutory Accounts.
Appeals Authority to represent the Council in relation to an appeal against a decision of the Council. Pursuant To – Section 26	Swimming Pools Act 1992
Appeals in the Land and Environment Court To exercise the powers, authorities, duties and functions of Council in relation to appeals in the Land and Environment Court under Sections 176, 177 and 178 of the Local Government Act 1993.	Local Government Act 1993
Application for exemption Authority to determine the form of an application for exemption. Pursuant To - Clause 12	Swimming Pools Regulation 2018
Application for Modification Authority to determine an application for modification of a Consent, in accordance with section 4.55 and 4.56. Pursuant to –Sections 4.55 and 4.56.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Application to Government Departments Make applications to Government Departments or non-government bodies for the provision of grant funds or accept grant offers in accordance with: (a) the Council’s approved works or programs; (b) Council resolution; (c) the concurrence of the General Manager; (d) within Council’s Operational Plan budget. NB: This authority does not override the requirement that all correspondence to Ministers of the Crown or Parliamentarians must be signed by the General Manager.
Applications – determine categorisation Determine applications to change the categorisation of rateable land in accordance with section 525.	Local Government Act 1993
Applications for Approval Authority to give public notice of, and determine, an application for approval in relation to an item of environmental heritage in accordance with Part 4, Division 3, and to modify an approval in accordance with section 65A Pursuant To — Sections 61, 62, 63, 63A, 63B, 64 and 65A	Heritage Act 1977
Appoint an authorised officer To be an authorised officer under the Public Health Act 2012 and Local Government Act 1993 relating to public health.	Public Health Act 2010
Appointment of Staff To recommend appointment of, and to control, staff within the Department under the control of the Director, in accordance with the approved organisation structure and resources of Council.
Approval for certain fires Authority to grant an approval in respect of the burning of dead and dry vegetation on the premises on which the vegetation grew, in accordance with Part 3 (section 13) of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2022.	Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2022
Approvals Authority to reject a unclear or illegible application for approval for an activity specified in the table to section 68, or to determine such an application, or an application to amend, extend, renew, revoke or modify such an approval. Pursuant To -section 68, 85, 86, 94, 106, 107, 108 and Chapter 6, Part 1 of the Local Government Act 1993 generally	Local Government Act 1993
Approvals – amendment To amend approvals in accordance with legislation and Council policy.	Local Government Act 1993
Approvals - buildings, temporary structures or moveable dwellings To determine applications for approval to install a manufactured home, moveable dwelling or associated structure on land.	Local Government Act 1993
Approvals - community land To determine applications for approval to: 1. Engage in a trade or business. 2. Direct or procure a theatrical, musical or other entertainment for the public. 3. Construct a temporary enclosure for the purpose of entertainment. 4. For fee or reward, play a musical instrument or sing. 5. Set up, operate or use a loudspeaker or sound amplifying device. 6. Deliver a public address or hold a religious service or public meeting.	Local Government Act 1993
Approvals - Council land To determine applications for approval to carry out activities on all Council owned or controlled land except land classified as community land by or under the Local Government Act 1993.	Local Government Act 1993
Approvals - extension and renewal To determine applications for extensions and renewals of approvals.	Local Government Act 1993
Approvals - illegible applications To reject unclear or illegible applications for approval under Act.	Local Government Act 1993
Approvals - management of waste To determine applications for approval to: 1.For fee or reward, transport waste over or under a public place. 2.Place waste in a public place. 3. Place a waste storage container in a public place. 4.Dispose of waste into a sewer of the council. 5.Install, construct or alter a waste treatment device or a human waste storage facility or a drain connected to any such device or facility. 6.Operate a system of sewage management (within the meaning of Section 68A).	Local Government Act 1993
Approvals - other activities To determine applications for approval to: 1. Operate a public car park. 2. Operate a caravan park or camping ground. 3. Operate a manufactured home estate. 4. Install a domestic oil or solid fuel heating appliance, other than a portable appliance. 5. Install or operate amusement devices. 6. Use a standing vehicle or any article for the purpose of selling any article in a public place. 7. Carry out an activity prescribed by the regulations or an activity of a class or description prescribed by the regulations.	Local Government Act 1993
Approvals - parades and marches To approve applications to use Council parks, squares, public spaces and streets for the purpose of holding street parades, marches, rallies & other public assemblies.	Transport for NSW (formerly known as RMS) Guidelines on Traffic & Transport Management of Special Events
Approvals - Public roads To determine applications for approval to: 1. Swing or hoist goods across or over any part of a public road by means of a lift, hoist or tackle projecting over the footway. 2. Expose or allow to be exposed (whether for sale or otherwise) any article in or on or so as to overhang any part of the road or outside a shop window or doorway abutting the road, or hang an article beneath an awning over the road, Following consultation with Director Infrastructure Services.	Local Government Act 1993
Approvals - revocation and modification To revoke or modify an approval.	Local Government 1993
Approvals - Water Supply, Sewerage and Stormwater Drainage To determine applications for approval to: 1. Carry out water supply work. 2. Draw water from a Council water supply or standpipe or sell water so drawn. 3. Install, alter, disconnect or remove a meter connected to a service pipe. 4. Carry out sewerage work. 5. Carry out stormwater drainage work. 6. Connect a private drain or sewer with a public drain or sewer under the control of a Council or with a drain or sewer which connects with such a public drain or sewer.	Local Government Act 1993
Approvals for caravan parks etc Authority to grant an approval to operate a caravan park or camping ground, and to install a moveable dwelling and associated structures in accordance with Part 3, Division 2 of the Regulation. Pursuant to Part 3 Division 2.	Local Government (General) Regulation 2021. Local Government (Manufactured Home Estates, Caravan Parks, Camping Grounds and Moveable Dwellings) Regulation 2021.
Approvals for manufactured home estates etc Authority to grant an approval to operate a manufactured home estate, and to install a manufactured home and associated structures in a manufactured home estate in accordance with Part 2, Division 2 of the Regulation. Pursuant to - Part 2, Division 2.	Local Government (General) Regulation 2021. Local Government (Manufactured Home Estates, Caravan Parks, Camping Grounds and Moveable Dwellings) Regulation 2021.
Authorised Officer To exercise the functions as an "Authorised Officer" under sections 166 and 167.	Road Transport Act 2013,
Authorised officer - Swimming Pools To be an authorised officer for the purposes of the Act.	Swimming Pools Act 1992
Authority to carry out inspection Authority to carry out inspection of swimming pool, including on request of owner and charge a fee Pursuant To – Sections 22B, 22C, 22F	Swimming Pools Act 1992
Authority to Give Notice of Decisions Pursuant to - Clauses 15, 20	Swimming Pools Regulation 2018
Authority to issue a certificate of compliance Authority to issue a certificate of compliance and charge a fee Pursuant To –Sections 22D	Swimming Pools Act 1992
Biodiversity Certification Authority to apply to the Minister for biodiversity certification	Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016
Biosecurity 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. Pursuant to Biosecurity Act 2015	Biosecurity Act 2015
Boarding Houses Authority to exercise and/or perform on behalf of Council the Council's delegable Functions under the Act and the Regulations in force and as amended from time to time. Pursuant to – Boarding Houses Act 2012	Boarding Houses Act 2012
Building & Development Certifiers 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. Pursuant to – Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018	Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018
Building Information Certificates To exercise the powers, authorities, duties and functions of the Council prescribed under Division 6.7 of the Act.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Building Information Certificates Authority to decide to issue a building certificate in accordance with Division 6.7.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Calling and Consideration of Tenders Authority to direct a person to act as "a person acting under the direction of a local authority" for the purposes of section 23A. Pursuant To – Section 23A	Swimming Pools Act 1992
Calling and Consideration of Tenders To fulfil the role of "Council" referred to in the Regulation, limited by the acceptance of tenders which cannot be delegated under the Act, but including entering into contracts on behalf of Council once a tender has been accepted in accordance with Part 7 of the Regulation within Council’s financial delegations.	Local Government (General) Regulation 2021
Categorisation of land. Determine and declare the categorisation of land for the purposes of ordinary rates under section 514.	Local Government Act 1993
CCTV cameras Authority to: (a) Approve the viewing and/or retrieval of stored CCTV footage; (b) Approve installation of new CCTV cameras; (c) Maintain the register of fixed CCTV camera locations.
Cemetery Operators Register Authority to keep and amend the cemetery operators register in accordance with section 63 and make a copy of an entry in the register available in accordance with 63(10). Pursuant To —s63 Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013	Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013
Cemetery Register Authority to notify the Cemeteries Agency in relation to the Cemeteries and Crematoria Register. Pursuant To —s27 Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013	Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013
Certificate as to classification of land Authority to issue a certificate stating the classification of public land. Pursuant To -section 54	Local Government Act 1993
Certificates of Classification To issue Certificates of Classification of buildings.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
Certificates of completion Authority to issue a certificate of completion or a written notice that states why such a certificate is not being issued, in accordance with clause 69 of the Regulation. Pursuant to - Clause 69.	Local Government (General) Regulation 2021. Local Government (Manufactured Home Estates, Caravan Parks, Camping Grounds and Moveable Dwellings) Regulation 2021.
Cheques/EFT Payment - Authority to Sign/Authorise To sign cheques and authorise EFT payments as signatory and/or counter signatory.
Claims under the Civil Liability act Authority to exercise controls and take actions to prevent loss or injury (Duty of Care) on behalf of Council and represent Council in claims under the Civil Liabilities Act 2002. Pursuant to Civil Liability Act 2002	Civil Liability Act 2002
Clean Up Notice To issue a Clean Up Notice – Pursuant to - Sections 91 and 93	Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
Commence Court Proceedings Authority, subject to the General Manager’s consent, to institute and carry on canyon proceedings in the Local Court for an offence against the Companion Animals Act 1998. Pursuant to Section 93	Companion Animals Act 1998
Commence proceedings Authority to commence proceedings against a breach of the Act or Regulations. Pursuant to - Section 117	Public Health Act 2010
Community Land Management -Delegable functions 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. Pursuant To - Community Land Management Act 2021	Community Land Management Act 2021
Community Management Statement Authority to request that a community management statement or neighbourhood management statement includes specified by-laws.	Community Land Development Act 2021
Companion Animals killed by Traffic Authority to Act in relation to companion animals killed by traffic. Pursuant to Section 11A	Companion Animals Act 1998
Comply with Notice / Order 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 — ss33, 36, 39 and 41 of the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013	Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013
Complying Development Authority to evaluate and determine an application for complying development in accordance with section 4.28 and modification of a complying development certificate in accordance with section 4.30 and generally Part 4, Division 4.5. Pursuant to –section 4.28.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Complying Development Certificate Determine a Complying Development Certificate application by issuing a certificate or refusing to issue a certificate under Section 4.28 of the Act.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Conferences To approve staff attendance and payment of travel and other expenses for conferences.
Consent to Delegation Authority to provide consent in writing to the Food Authority to the delegation of a function(s) of the NSW Food Authority. Pursuant To - Section 109E(4)	Food Act 2003
Construction Certificates Determine applications for certificates for building work under Part 6 of the Act.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Costs and expenses of studies Authority 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 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 in accordance with clause 10 of the Regulations. Pursuant To –clause 10.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021
Council Employment Agreements Authority to approve Council Employment Agreements in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award
Council employees as witnesses and information in court cases To determine the fee to be charged for the provision of Council’s employees as witnesses and/or the supplying of information for Court cases in accordance with Council’s fees and charges adopted by Resolution of Council.
Court Proceedings Authority to act in relation to proceedings to review a decision to refuse a certificate of clearance. Pursuant To –Section 65	Food Act 2003
Crown Development Authority to determine a Crown development application or refer such an application to the applicable regional panel and otherwise deal with Crown Development applications in accordance with Part 4, Division 4.6 of the EP&A Act, including to submit information to a panel or the Minister of Planning and Infrastructure and to comply with a direction of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure under section 4.34. Pursuant To – sections 4.33 and 4.34.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Debts - write off To write off individual bad debts up to $5,000.	Local Government (General) Regulation 2021
Decide method of tendering Authority to decide, pursuant to clause 166 of the Local Government (General) Regulation the method of tendering to be used where Council is required to invite tenders in accordance with section 55 of the Local Government Act 1993. Pursuant to Clause 166.	Local Government (General) Regulation 2021
Declaration of Crown Land Consent to declaration of Crown Land	Crown Land Management Act 2016, Crown Land Management Regulation 2016
Delegated Powers Authority for an Authorised Officer to carry out any function of the NSW Food Authority delegated and sub- delegated in accordance with section 109E. Pursuant To - Section 109E	Food Act 2003
Destroy Animal Authority to destroy dog seized in transition period. Pursuant to Section 57 (5).	Companion Animals Act 1998
Detain Animal Authority to detain animal which is being investigated or is the subject of proceedings. Pursuant to Section 64 (3A)	Companion Animals Act 1998
Determination of DA Authority to carry out all functions of the council as consent authority associated with the determination of an application for development consent in accordance with Part 4, Division 4.13. Pursuant To – section 4.16 EP&A Act	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Developer Contributions Authority to impose conditions of development consent imposing developer contributions.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Development Applications - advertising and notification To determine whether: 1. Development Applications and amendments would cause the enjoyment of adjoining and other land to be detrimentally affected and/or be of such a nature as to require the development application to be notified to adjoining owners and other persons who may be affected by the development; 2. Partial demolition of a heritage item listed in Schedule 1 of the Lachlan LEP 2013 will be of a minor nature and will not adversely affect the heritage significance of the heritage item, and thus not require the development application to be advertised as if it were designated development.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
Development Applications – determination To exercise the powers, duties and functions prescribed under the provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 that relate to the determination of development applications for non-designated development lodged for: 1. use of buildings or the use of land including applications for a change of use. 2. erection of a building or structure (including advertising structures). 3. additions and/or alterations to an existing building. 4. demolition of a building or partial demolition of a building in conjunction with development applications conforming with 1-3 above but excluding the demolition of a heritage item. 5. partial demolition of a heritage item listed in Schedule 1 of the Lachlan LEP, 2013 where the work is of a minor nature and; will not adversely affect the heritage significance of the heritage item. 6. subdivision of land other than those applications which would require the imposition of a covenant to restrict the floor space potential on part of the subject site. 7. strata subdivision of land. 8. a change of use or an additional use in a building which has "existing use" rights, where the new use or additional use is considered to be less detrimental to the amenity of the neighbourhood than the existing use, whether or not the application involves alterations and/or additions to any existing building. 9. To approve additional material or further details of development applications required to be submitted for the approval or satisfaction of Council in compliance with a condition of consent. 10. Provided of course no objections to the development have been received.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
Development Applications - determination for dwellings and/or building related activities To exercise the powers, duties and functions prescribed under the provisions of the Act that relate to the determination of development applications for non – designated development lodged for: i) erection of a building or structure (including advertising structures). ii) additions and/or alterations to an existing building. iii) demolition of a building or partial demolition of a building in conjunction with development applications conforming with i) - ii) above but excluding the demolition of a heritage item. iv) partial demolition of a heritage item listed in Schedule 1 of the Lachlan LEP 2013 where the work is of a minor nature and will not adversely affect the heritage significance of the heritage item. v) To approve additional material or further details of development applications required to be submitted for the approval or satisfaction of Council in compliance with a condition of consent. Provided of course no objections to the development have been received.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
Development Applications - extension of consents To extend development consents conforming with delegations PES01 and PES02 by one further year pursuant to s 4.54 of the Act.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
Development Applications – illegible applications. To reject unclear or illegible applications.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
Development Applications – modification To modify development consents given under s 4.55 of the Act where the development as modified is substantially the same development and no prejudice will be caused to any person who objected to the development application which is the subject of that consent.
Development Applications - objections received To determine development applications for non-designated development where public objections have been received, but are considered to be not well founded, or satisfied by the imposition of conditions, or by amendment of the application or where the objectors have subsequently withdrawn their objection.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
Development applications - referrals for comment To comment on development applications referred to Council for comment.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Development Applications – refunds To approve refunds relating to Development Applications and s 4.55 modifications in accordance with the provisions of the Act and any policy adopted by Council for calculation of such refunds.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
Development Contracts Authority to certify a development contract in accordance with Part 7 and approve the registration of an amendment of a development contract in accordance with section 50	Community Land Development Act 2021
Development Controls Vary Council Development Controls to permit determination of applications not complying with Council's DCP where appropriate.	Council Development Control Plan.
Direction to comply Authority to serve a direction requiring compliance with the access to swimming pools provisions. Pursuant To –Section 23	Swimming Pools Act 1992
Disability Inclusion Fulfil all legislative requirements and responsibilities governing home and community care services under the following legislation: Disability Inclusion Act 2014, - Disability Inclusion Regulation Local Government Act 1993.	Disability Inclusion Act 2014; Disability Inclusion Regulation 2023 Local Government Act 1993.
Dividing Fences on Council property Authority to contribute on behalf of Council half the cost of fencing a boundary common to land owned by Council or under the Council’s care, control and management subject to two quotations being obtained and subject to compliance with the Dividing Fences Act 1991, where applicable.
Emergency Management Exercise the Council's functions under the: - State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989; - Rural Fires Act 1997; - State Emergency Services Act 1989; - Local Disaster Plan;- Lachlan Shire Disaster Plan; and - Lachlan Shire EM Plan	State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989; Rural Fires Act 1997; State Emergency Service Act 1989; Local Disaster Plan; and Lachlan Shire Disaster Plan
Emergency Management Have authority to Act as the Chairperson of the Local Emergency Management Committee.	State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989,
Emergency Management Carry out the duties of Local Emergency Management Officer in accordance with State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989	State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989
Emergency Management Convene and provide executive support to Local Emergency Management Committee	State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989
Emergency Management Provide executive support to the Local Emergency Operations Controller for emergency preparation and response phases	State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989
Emergency Management Represent Council on the Local Emergency Management Committee	State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989
Employment outside of Council To approve or refuse staff to engage, for remuneration, in private employment or contract work outside of the Council.
Enforcement functions To carry out enforcement functions in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 and the regulations made under it.	Local Government Act 1993 (enforcement relating to offences under the Act and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021; enforcement relating to orders given under S124; S125; S681 power to remove persons committing an offence on community land).
Enforcement functions To carry out enforcement functions.	Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
Enforcement functions To carry out enforcement functions in accordance with the Act and the regulations.	Roads Act 1993
Enforcement functions To carry out enforcement functions.	Companion Animals Act 1998 (includes liability of owner, control of dogs, dog attack, regulation of greyhounds, regulation of dangerous dogs, regulation of restricted dogs, seizure of dogs
Enforcement functions To carry out enforcement functions in accordance with the Act and its regulations.	Food Act 2003
Enforcement functions To carry out enforcement functions in accordance with the Act and its regulations.	Inclosed Lands Protection Act 1901.
Enforcement functions To carry out enforcement functions in accordance with the following Acts and regulations made under them: Public Health Act 2010 and Public Health Regulation 2022.	Public Health Act 2010 and Public Health Regulation 2022
Enforcement functions To carry out enforcement functions in accordance with the Act and its regulations.	Summary Offences Act 1988
Enforcement functions To carry out enforcement functions in accordance with the Act and its regulations.	Swimming Pool Act 1992.
Enforcement of brothel closure orders by cessation 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 a brothel cease to provide those services Pursuant To –Section 35.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Entry on to land and other powers Enter on to land and/or premises for the purposes of inspection, investigation, sampling and any other functions in accordance with the Act.	Local Government Act 1993
Entry to land and premises For the purposes of inspection, investigation, sampling and any other functions to enter any land and premises in accordance with the Act.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
Entry to land and premises For the purposes of inspection, investigation, sampling and any other functions enter any land and premises in accordance with the Act.	Public Health Act 2010
Entry to land and premises For the purposes of inspection, investigation, sampling and any other functions authorised by the Act and its regulations to enter any land and premises	Companion Animals Act 1998
Entry to land and premises For the purposes of inspection, investigation, sampling and any other functions to enter any land and premises	Food Act 2003
Entry to land and premises For the purposes of inspection, investigation, sampling and any other functions to enter any land and premises in accordance with the enabling legislation.	Roads Act 1993
Exemption from Approval Authority to grant an exemption from section 57(1) by causing an order to be published in the government gazette Pursuant To — section 57(3)	Heritage Act 1977
Exemption from compliance Authority to grant an exemption from all or any of the requirements of the access to swimming pools provisions, unconditionally or subject to conditions. Pursuant To –Section 22	Swimming Pools Act 1992
Extension of lapsing period Authority to determine an application for a 1-year extension of a consent in accordance with section 4.54 Pursuant To - section 4.54.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Failure to comply with notice relating to regulated system Authority to take action if the occupier of premises at which there is a regulated system fails to comply with an improvement notice .Pursuant To – Section 44	Public Health Act 2010
Fees Authority to require payment of a further approved fee if an application is amended. Pursuant To -Section 80	Local Government Act 1993
Fees - reductions To reduce a particular individual fee in a particular circumstance – Limit $5,000.
Filming/Photographing in parks, reserves and public places To approve applications to film/photograph in Council’s parks, reserves and public places subject to the conditions and fees determined by Council.
Finalise Workers Compensation Claims Determine and finalise all workers compensation claims lodged by Council staff in consultation, where appropriate, with legal/professional advisorsce, and subject to the requirement that any financial settlement, ie termination or lump sum, require the approval of the General Manager.
Financial certifications To complete all financial certifications required by the Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government (General) Regulation 2021.
Fire Control Officer (a) to carry on the regular fire protection services and operations of Council, limited to any single expenditure amount being no greater than $20,000, and within the sums voted by the Council for expenditure within the position's area of responsibility; (b) to act as an authorised person within the meaning of the Local Government Act 1993, (c) to organise the repairs / maintenance of Council plant and machinery provided for bush fire related purposes, (d) to organise the carrying out of works on a contract basis for other businesses, individuals or government instrumentalities in accordance with Council's guidelines and fee schedules for such works; (e) to enter upon any such land in accordance with the powers granted under any act administered by the Council, for the purpose of carrying out duties on Council's behalf.	Local Government Act 1993; Rural Fires Act 1997.
Food Safety Programs Priority classification system and frequency of auditing: authority to determine the priority classification of individual food businesses for the purposes of any food safety program, and to determine the frequency of auditing of any food safety programs. Pursuant To –Section 93	Food Act 2003
Functions of Director General Department of Planning Exercise the Director General Department of Planning's delegation to grant concurrence to vary development standards under State Environmental Planning Policies subject to such limitations given by the Director General.	State Environmental Planning Policies
Functions of Director General Department of Planning. Exercise the functions of the Director General Department of Planning where delegated by the Director General to Council under Division 3.4 of the Act and Part 2 of Division 1 of the Regulation in respect of any draft local environmental plan prepared by the Council, subject to such limitations given by the Director General.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021.
Funding acquittals Forward funding acquittals and project reports to funding bodies.
Funding certificates To issue funding certificates.
Garnishee / Child Support orders To approve the payment of a fixed sum of money in respect of court judgments and Child Support Agency directives applying to Council employees.	Commonwealth Government Law and Child Support (Registration and Collections) Act 1988 (Cth) - Child Support Agency
General Council Delegation Pursuant to Section 377 of the Local Government Act 1993 delegate to its Mayor, and in the absence of the Mayor to the Deputy Mayor, the following powers, duties and functions: a) To appoint a person to act as General Manager where the position is vacant, or the holder of the position is suspended from duty, is sick, on leave or absent; b) The power to determine applications by the General Manager for leave; c) To issue press releases and reply to press requests of the Council; d) To determine the conferences and seminars that Councillors may attend as Council's representatives where time does not permit Council to so determine; e) To receive on behalf of Council delegations and submissions from residents and community groups; f) The power to expel persons (whether a Councillor or another person) from a meeting of the Council or Council Committee over which he presides as Chairman, in accordance with Section 10(4) of the Local Government Act 1993; I. In conjunction with the Deputy Mayor and Review Committee carry out the performance appraisals and reviews in relation to the contract for the position of General Manager; II. Write correspondence on behalf of Council; III. Pursuant to the contract of employment with the General Manager the power to vary the structure of the salary package; IV. To authorise emergency expenditure, for any purpose of up to $50,000; and V. To call Extraordinary Meetings of Council should the need arise.	Local Government Act 1993
General Council Delegation (1) The General Manager may delegate any of the functions of the General Manager, other than this power of delegation.	Local Government Act 1993
General Council Delegation (2) The General Manager may sub-delegate a function delegated to the General Manager by the Council to any person or body (including another employee of the Council).	Local Government Act 1993
General Council Delegation (3) Subsection (2) extends to a function sub-delegated to the General Manager by the council under section 377 (2).	Local Government Act 1993
Heritage items - partial demolition Subject to the provisions of Lachlan LEP 2013 - Conservation of Heritage items, to grant approval to the demolition of a heritage item described in schedule 5 in the LEP or to the alteration of a building which contains elements described as a heritage item in Schedule 5 of the LEP, which would result in the partial demolition of a heritage item, only if the delegate has taken into consideration the heritage significance of the whole of the heritage item and is satisfied that the approval: a) minimises disturbance to the significant fabric of the original item; and b) ensures that the architectural integrity and three dimensional appearance of such part of the heritage item as is to be retained is maintained.	Lachlan Council LEP 2013.
Heritage Orders To give an order to prevent harm to buildings, works, relics or items of heritage significance.	Heritage Act 1977
Home and Community Care Fulfil all legislative requirements and responsibilities governing home and community care services under the legislation	Aged Care Act 2024 and Aged Care Rules 2025
Insurance claims – above excess Authorise settlement of insurance claims by insurer above the excess.
Insurance claims – to excess Settlement of all insurance claims to the amount of the excess.
Interest on Rates or charges Write off accrued interest on rates or charges payable by a person, if in the opinion of the officer: the person is unable to pay the accrued interest for reasons beyond the person's control; payment of the accrued interest would cause the person hardship.	Local Government Act 1993
Interim Heritage Orders Authority (where authorised by the Minister for Heritage in accordance with section 25) to make an interim heritage order for a place, building, etc in the council's area that the delegate considers may, on further inquiry or investigation, be found to be of local heritage significance, and that the delegate considers is being or is likely to be harmed, in accordance with Part 3 of the Heritage Act 1977. Authority to revoke an interim heritage order in accordance with section 29(4) Pursuant To sections 25, 28 and 29	Heritage Act 1977
Interment right Authority to grant or renew, transfer to another person or transfer to the cemetery operator, an interment right. Pursuant To — s47, s58 and s59 of the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013	Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013
Interview expenses To approve reimbursement of expenses incurred by an applicant for a position attending an interview, in accordance with Council’s policy.
Investigation Authority powers Authority to exercise and/or perform on behalf of Council the Council's delegable Functions as an "investigation authority" under Part 9, Division 9.2 of the EP&A Act, including: Authority to give the owner or occupier of premises written notice of the intention of an investigation officer to enter the premises, in accordance with section 9.17. Authority to authorise in writing (either generally on in a particular case) entry without notice if entry is required urgently in accordance with section 9.17(4)(d). Authority to give notice that an investigation officer used force for the purpose of gaining entry to premises in accordance with section 9.21(2). Authority to require a corporation to nominate a director or officer of the corporation in accordance with section 9.23. Authority to give the owner or occupier of premises written notice requiring the owner/occupier to provide reasonable assistance and facilities to an investigation officer in accordance with section 9.27. Authority to recover the reasonable costs of entry and inspection from the owner or occupier of the premises in accordance with section 9.29.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Investigation of complaint Authority to investigate a complaint of non-compliance with the Act or Regulations. Pursuant To –Section 29A	Swimming Pools Act 1992
Investment of funds To invest Council funds, subject to the investment being in any security authorised by the Trustee Act 1925 or a form of investment notified by order of the Minister published in the Gazette.	Local Government Act 1993 or Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 and Council Investment Policy.
Investments To authorise, in conjunction with a Director or equivalent or GM, Investments on behalf of Council	Local Government Act 1993 or Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 and Council Investment Policy.
Issue media releases Issue media releases and statements and co-ordinate media requests for visits to the Council on non-controversial matters.
Issue notices and directions To issue notices under Act and the regulations made under it.	Local Government Act 1993
IT surveillance and Tracking surveillance and the operation and retrieval of their footage and data Authority to instal IT surveillance and Tracking surveillance and the operation and retrieval of their footage and data in accordance with, but not limited to, the following legislation: (a) Surveillance Devices Act 2007; (b) Workplace Surveillance Act 2005.
Job status change/higher grade salary for short term Approve job status change/higher grade pay in short term acting situations in accordance with Council’s Policies.
Jury Service To approve the absence of staff for Jury Service.
Lapsing period for a development Determine an application to increase the lapsing period for a development consent.
Leases, Licences, Memorandums of Understanding and other Legal Transactions Authority to negotiate and enter into any form of Lease, Licence, Memorandum of Understanding or other transaction for use of land or assets, subject to compliance with the Local Government Act 1993, and subject to the 1100001.1 making reasonable enquiries into the appropriate payments to be made to Council and consulting with Council’s solicitor to determine the appropriate format of the legal agreement.
Leave To approve Leave for Civil Emergencies for staff in any operational area of Council in accordance with Council policy.
Legal Proceedings To represent Council in legal proceedings arising out of Council's administration of the Act.	Local Government Act 1993
Legal proceedings – Development To represent Council in legal proceedings arising out of Council's administration of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and its Regulations.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
LEP Planning Proposals Authority to carry out the steps associated with the making of a local environmental plan, including preparing a planning proposal on behalf of the council as the relevant planning authority, carrying out community consultation and forwarding a planning proposal to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, in accordance with Part 3,of the EP&A Act.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Let or hire Council plant and equipment To let or hire any of the Council’s public works, plant, machinery and equipment in accordance with rates determined by Council.
Library Regulation Fulfil all legislative requirements and responsibilities as set out in the Library Act 1939 and Library Regulation 2018	Library Act 1939 and Library Regulation 2018
Licensing Court applications - objections. To object to the granting of an application in respect of premises which are, or will be situated within the boundaries of the local government area.	Liquor Act 2007; Registered Clubs Act 1976
Loss of personal property by staff To approve or refuse claims for the loss of personal property provided that such property was required for the normal performance of the staff member's duties in terms of Council's policy and practice and the personal property was lost or destroyed in the course of employment through no fault or negligence of the employee.
Maintenance and replacement of Council motor vehicles and plant To requisition and authorise the expenditure of funds for the repair, maintenance and replacement of Council’s plant, equipment and vehicles.
Maintenance and repair of Council Properties To authorise repairs/maintenance of Council’s buildings, equipment and plant within the limits approved in the annual budget.
Make application for valuation of land Exercise Council’s functions, including the making of applications for the valuation of land within the Council’s local government area.	Valuation of Land Act 1916.
Manage Crown Lands To manage Crown Lands under Councils control as required under the Act. Pursuant to s3.22	Crown Land Management Act 2016
Meetings To approve staff attendance and payment of travel and other expenses for meetings within NSW.
Minutes To supervise inspection of minutes of meetings of Council or committees	Local Government (General) Regulation 2021
Modification of Complying Development Determine an application to modify development the subject of an application or certificate in accordance with Section 4.30 of the Act.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Motor Vehicle Fleet To control Council’s motor vehicle fleet in the following matters: (a) Authority to drive; (b) Private use of vehicles; (c) Council and user records; (d) Allocation of vehicles; (e) Alternative user procedures initial equipment including tyres, general maintenance and cleaning of cars.
Name and address - power to demand To demand the name and address of a person in accordance with the Act.	Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
Name and address - power to demand information To demand the name and address of a person in accordance with the Act.	Local Government Act 1993
Noise control notices Authority to give or issue, revoke or vary a noise control notice. Pursuant to - Sections 264 and 266	Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
Notice - issue notices and directions To issue various notices, noise control notices, noise control notices specifying times, noise abatement directions, clean up notices, prevention notices, compliance cost notices.
Notice - issue notices and directions To issue notices under the Act and the regulations made under it: Public Health Act 2010 (s41 serve an improvement notice on the occupier of premises).	Public Health Act 2010
Notice - issue notices and directions To issue notices and directions.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Notice - issue notices and directions To issue notices under the Companion Animals Act 1998 and its regulations.	Companion Animals Act 1998
Notice - issue notices and directions To issue notices under the Act and its regulations.	Food Act 2003.
Notice - issue notices and directions To issue notices under the Act and the regulations made under.	Swimming Pool Act 1992.
Notice appeal Authority to appeal against an improvement notice issued by the Cemeteries Agency. Pursuant To — s33(5) Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013
Notice of intention Authority to serve on the occupier of the premises a notice of intention to carry out the requirements of a direction given under section 23 (requiring compliance with the access to swimming pools provisions). Pursuant To — Section 23A	Swimming Pools Act 1992
Notice of voluntary surrender Authority to carry out all functions of the Council as consent authority associated with the determination of a notice of voluntary surrender. Pursuant to Clauses 67 and 68 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021	Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021
Notice Requiring Registration Authority to issue a notice requiring a companion animal to be registered. Pursuant to – Section 10B.	Companion Animals Act 1998
Notify nuisance dog or cat order Authority to notify Director General of issuing of nuisance dog or cat order. Pursuant to Sections 32A (6) and 31(6)	Companion Animals Act 1998
Objections to regulations or local approval policies To determine objections to the application of regulations or local approval policies.	Local Government Act 1993
Off – leash Area Authority to declare a public place to be an off-leash area in accordance with Section 13(6). Pursuant to Section 13(6).	Companion Animals Act 1998
Offences Act on Council's behalf in matters of any kind and lay information and undertake the prosecution for offences relating to any relevant legislation including: Local Government Act 1993; Food Act 2003; Public Health Act 2010; Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979; Public Health Regulation 2022.	Local Government Act 1993, Food Act 2003, Public Health Act 2010, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Public Health Regulations 2022
Offences Act on Council's behalf in matters of any kind and lay information and undertake the prosecution for offences.	Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
Offences Act on Council's behalf in matters of any kind and lay information and undertake the prosecution for offences.	Roads Act 1993
Offences Act on Council's behalf in matters of any kind and lay information and undertake the prosecution for offences.	Companion Animals Act 1998.
Offences Act on Council's behalf in matters of any kind and lay information and undertake the prosecution for offences relating to the Act.	Swimming Pool Act 1992.
Order - alter or remove advertising structures To give an order to alter, obliterate, demolish or remove an advertisement and any associated advertising structure.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Order - alter or repair work or structure on, under or over a public place To give an order to alter or repair a work or structure on, over or under a public place.	Local Government Act 1993
Order - alter, repair structure To give order to alter or repair a work strcuture on, over or under a public place	Local Government Act 1993
Order - bring building into compliance with requirements of the Act To give an order to take such action as is necessary to bring into compliance with relevant standards or requirements set or made by or under the Local Government Act, such as; a building or a temporary structure used as place of public entertainment; a building or part of a building erected without approval of Council; a place of shared accommodation; a building or structure not previously approved by Council.	Local Government Act 1993
Order - cease an activity To give an order not to conduct, or to cease conducting, an activity on premises.	Local Government Act 1993
Order - cease the use of premises or to evacuate premises To give an order to leave premises or not to enter premises	Local Government Act 1993
Order - cease use of premises or evacuate To give an order to cease the use of premises or to evacuate premises.	Local Government Act 1993
Order - comply with an approval To give an order to comply with an approval.	Local Government Act 1993
Order - comply with approval To give order to comply with an approval	Local Government Act 1993
Order - Council's Sewerage system To give order to connect premises to the council's sewerage system by a specified date.	Local Government Act 1993
Order - Council's Water Supply To give order to connect premises to the council's water supply by a specified date.	Local Government Act 1993
Order - do or refrain from doing an activity in order to ensure that land is safe To give an order to do or refrain from doing such things as are specified in the order to ensure that land is, or premises are, placed or kept in a safe or healthy condition.	Local Government Act 1993
Order - fence land To give an order to fence land.	Local Government Act 1993
Order - fence, empty, fill in or cover up a hole or waterhole To give an order to fence, empty, fill in or cover up a hole or waterhole in the manner specified in the order.	Local Government Act 1993
Order – food To give an order to put premises, vehicles or articles used for the manufacture, preparation, storage, sale, transportation or other handling or use of food into a clean or sanitary condition.	Local Government Act 1993
Order - handling and storage of waste on To give an order to store, treat, process, collect, remove dispose of or destroy waste which is on land or premises in the manner specified in the order that it is not inconsistent with regulations made under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997	Local Government Act 1993
Order - human waste storage facility To give an order not to use or permit the use of a human waste storage facility on premises after a specified date.	Local Government Act 1993
Order - identify premises To give an order to identify premises with such numbers or other identification in such manner as is specified in the order.	Local Government Act 1993
Order - identify premises To give an order to identify premises with such numbers or other identification in such manner as is specified in the order.	Local Government Act 1993
Order - keeping of birds or animals To give an order not to keep birds or animals on premises, other than of such kinds, in such numbers or in such manner as specified in the order	Local Government Act 1993
Order - kept in a safe and healthy condition To give order to do or refrain from doing such things as are specified in order to ensure that land is, or premises are, placed or kept in a safe or healthy condition	Local Government Act 1993
Order - modification To modify an order given to a person if the person agrees to that modification.	Local Government Act 1993
Order - no need to give notice To give an order without the need to give notice.	Local Government Act 1993
Order - notice of intention To give notice of Council's intention to give an order to the person to whom the order is proposed to be given	Local Government Act 1993
Order - prevent damage To give an order to take whatever steps are necessary to prevent damage to a public place and to repair damage to a public place	Local Government Act 1993
Order - remove an object To give order to remove an object or matter from a public place or prevent any object or matter being deposited there.	Local Government Act 1993
Order - remove an object or matter from a public place To give an order to remove an object or matter from a public place or prevent any object or matter being deposited there.	Local Government Act 1993
Order - remove waste To give order to remove or dispose of waste that is on any residential premises or to refrain from keeping waste on those premises	Local Government Act 1993
Order - repair advertising structures To give an order to do such things in relation to an advertising structure as are specified in the order to remove a threat to the safety of the public.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Order - repair or remove building To give an order to repair or remove a building situated wholly or partly in a public place.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Order - repairs/alterations to building To give an order to repair or make structural alterations to a building.	Local Government Act 1993
Order - revocation To revoke an order at any time.	Local Government Act 1993
Order - tennis court To give order to use or not to use a tennis court as specified	Local Government Act 1993
Order - to abate a public nuisance To take steps to abate a public nuisance or order a person responsible for a public nuisance to abate it.	Local Government Act 1993
Order - to control flow of surface water To give an order to do such things as are necessary to control the flow of surface water across land.	Local Government Act 1993
Order - To demolish or remove building To give an order to demolish or remove a building.	Local Governement Act 1992
Order - to do or refrain from doing such things as are specified in the order to prevent environmental damage, to repair environmental damage or to prevent environmental damage To give order to do such things as are necessary to control the flow of surface water across land	Local Government Act 1993
Order - to erect a structure To give an order to erect or install building structures or appliances to protect persons or property on or in a public place.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Order - To fence, empty, fill in or cover up a hole or waterhole. To give an order to fence, empty, fill in or cover up a hole or waterhole in the manner specified in the order.	Local Governement Act 1993
Order - to hear and consider representations To hear and consider representations and to make a determination about the giving of an order.	Local Government Act 1993
Order - to leave or not enter premises To give an order to leave premises or not to enter premises.	Local Government Act 1993
Order - undertake steps to prevent damage to a public place To give an order to take whatever steps are necessary to prevent damage to a public place and to repair damage to a public place.	Local Government Act 1993
Orders Authority to give Notice of Intention to give an order Pursuant To - Schedule 5 Clauses 8 and 9.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Orders Authority to consider criteria in development control plan prior to issuing order	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Orders Authority to hear and consider representations Pursuant To - Schedule 5 Clause 14.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Orders Authority to exercise Council's functions under Chapter 7, Part 2 of the Local Government Act 1993 in relation to the making of orders including: a) the giving of an Order under section 124; b) issue a notice of intention to give an order in accordance with section 132, c) hear and consider representations made in relation to a notice of intention to give an order, in accordance with section 133 d) determine to give, or not give, an order in accordance with section 135; e) accept or reject particulars of work in accordance with section 141; f) prepare or authorise the preparation of particulars of work and order the owner to carry out that work under section 141(3); g) recover from the owner expenses incurred in preparing particulars of work in accordance with section 141; h) modify an order in accordance with section 152; i) revoke an order in accordance with section 153. Pursuant To - Section 124, Chapter 7, Part 2 of the Local Government Act 1993 and Part 3 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021	Local Government Act 1993
Overdraft Limit Negotiate Council’s Overdraft Limit.
Parking and traffic control measures. To implement parking and traffic control measures.	Road Transport Act 2013
Parking permits Determine Applications for Parking Permits.
Part 6 Certificates Authority to issue a Part 6 Certificate in accordance with Part 6 of the EP&A Act. Authority to issue Compliance Certificates, Authority to issue Construction Certificates, Authority to issue Occupation Certificates, Authority to issue Subdivision Certificates. Pursuant To - Sections 6.3, 6.4 and 6.16 and generally Part 6 of the EP&A Act.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Payroll To certify payment and authorise EFT payments in relation to payroll
Penalty notices - power to issue To issue penalty notices in accordance under the Act and regulations made under it.	Local Government Act 1993
Penalty notices - power to issue To issue penalty notices in accordance with the Act and associated regulations.	Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 ; Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2022; Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2022; Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014.
Penalty notices - power to issue To issue penalty notices in accordance with the Act and regulations.	Roads Act 1993 . Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021
Penalty notices - power to issue To issue penalty notices in accordance with the Act.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
Penalty notices - power to issue To issue penalty notices in accordance with the Act.	Companion Animals Act 1998.
Penalty notices - power to issue To issue penalty notices in accordance with the enabling legislation.	Food Act 2003 and Food Regulation 2015.
Penalty notices - power to issue To issue penalty notices in accordance with the enabling legislation.	Swimming Pool Act 1992.
Performance bonus payments for staff Approve Performance Bonus payments for staff in accordance with Council’s Policies.
Personal use of Council equipment by staff To determine any requests for personal use of Council equipment for the undertaking of any work, and to determine in consultation with the relevant executive officer appropriate rental/hire charges for such use.
Pesticide Use Authority to carry out all the functions associated with the requirement to prepare, finalise, notify the EPA and give public notice of, a pesticide use notification plan in accordance with the Act and the Pesticides Regulation 2017.	Pesticides Act 1999
Petty cash To approve petty cash reimbursements.
Planning Certificates To sign and issue s10.7 certificates in accordance with the provisions of the Act.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Planning Certificates Authority to issue a planning certificate in accordance with section 10.7 of the EP&A Act. Pursuant To - Section 10.7.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act1979
Power to enter property To enter property in accordance with the Act.	Companion Animals Act 1998
Preparation of contributions plan Authority to prepare a draft contributions plan in accordance with section 94EA Pursuant To - Section 7.18.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Prepare Development Control Plan Authority to prepare, on behalf of the council as the relevant planning authority as defined in section 3.41, a development control plan (or cause such a plan to be prepared) in accordance with section 3.43 of the EP&A Act. Pursuant To - section 3.43 EP&A Act	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Principal Certifying Authority Authority to act on behalf of the council as the principal certifying authority appointed in respect of building or subdivision work under Section 6.5 of the EP&A Act	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Privacy complaints Authority to receive and Investigate Privacy Complaints.
Private Works To carry out works on private land.	Local Government Act 1993
Prohibition in public places Authority to make orders prohibiting dogs from recreation areas, public bathing areas, shopping areas and wildlife protection areas and to prohibit cats from wildlife protection areas Pursuant to Sections 14 and 30.	Companion Animals Act 1998
Prohibition Notice and Certificate of Clearance Authority to serve a prohibition notice or give a certificate of clearance in accordance with section 60 Pursuant To - sections 60(1) and (4)	Food Act 2003
Projects - investigate projects Investigate projects and develop, approve, modify and audit Review of Environmental Effects (REF), Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Environmental Study.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Proposals by statutory authorities affecting certain wilderness areas Authority to give notice of proposed development in wilderness area Pursuant To -Section 15	Wilderness Act 1987
Provision of information to the public – formal applications for access Subject to the provisions of the Act, to disclose any information of Council in any format that is deemed to be in the public interest after formal processing.	Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.
Provision of information to the public – open access/proactive/ informal Subject to the provisions of the Act, to disclose any information of Council in any format that is deemed to be in the public interest.	Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.
Public Participation - designated development Authority to form the opinion that an amended, substituted or later development application differs only in minor respects from an original application.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Public Participation regarding Development Applications Authority to carry out public participation and consult with and obtain concurrence associated with an application for development consent in accordance with Schedule 1 Clause 8 and sections 4.13 and 4.14.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Rate adjustment Make an adjustment of rates following a change in the category of rateable land, pursuant to section 527.	Local Government Act 1993
Rates – grant concession Make an order pursuant to section 577 directing that a person is an eligible pensioner and grant concessions from rates and charges to that person so as to avoid hardship.	Local Government Act 1993.
Rates – issue a rates certificate Issue a certificate as to rates and charges in accordance with section 603.	Local Government Act 1993
Rates – waive or reduce due to hardship Determine an application to waive, reduce or defer payment of the whole or part of a rate increase attributable to a valuation increase on grounds of substantial hardship pursuant to section 601 up to $5,000.	Local Government Act 1993
Rates - waive or reduce rates for eligible pensioners Waive or reduce rates, charges and interest due by a person who is an eligible pensioner or is in receipt of a pension, benefit or allowance, pursuant to sections 575 and 582 up to $5,000.	Local Government Act 1993
Receive or deal with tenders submitted Act as an appropriate person, within the meaning of clause 164 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 2005, to receive or deal with tenders submitted to Council. The functions of an "appropriate person" under the Act and Regulations include: Council. The functions of an "appropriate person" under the Act and Regulations include: 1. Placing tenders submitted by facsimile in a sealed envelope (cl 173); 2. Store in an information system tenders submitted by electronic means (cl 174); 3. Open tenders in presence of one other person designated by the General Manager (cl 175); 4. Prepare a tender list (cl 175). Authority to decide, pursuant to clause 166 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 2005, the method of tendering to be used where Council is required to invite tenders in accordance with section 55 of the Local Government Act 1993. Pursuant to Clause 166.	Local Government (General) Regulation 2021
Reclassification of staff Authority to reclassify all staff in accordance with Council’s Salary System Framework or equivalent policies.
Recognition of previous service To approve the recognition of previous service for long service leave purposes in accordance with the award for staff in any operational area of Council.
Records maintenance and disposal To dispose of non-current Council records in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and Council policy.	Local Government Act 1993 and the State Records Act 1998.
Recovery of costs and compensation Authority to recover the reasonable costs of the entry and inspection from the owner or occupier of the premises who are required to pay compensation in circumstances required by section 198. Pursuant to Sections 197 and 198	Local Government Act 1993
Recruitment Action - Casual Staff To approve appointment of casual staff
Refer a Submission Authority to refer a submission objecting to identification of item as of heritage significance in local environmental plan to a panel Pursuant To —Section 170B	Heritage Act 1977
Refererence for Council Employees To provide a reference to a potential employer with the consent of a current or former employee: (a) Verbal references can be provided to a potential employer; (b) Written references on Council letterhead can only be provided by the 1100001.1 and Directors. Without the consent of a current or former employee the only information that can be provided to a potential employer, is confirmation that the person has worked for Council, the duration of that work and the position occupied during that time.
Refund of fees paid. Authorise the giving of a refund in respect of fees paid by an applicant in respect of a development application, construction certificate or section 4.55 modification.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Regulation.
Refunds - fees on withdrawn application To give refunds relating to applications in accordance with the provisions of the Act and any policy adopted by Council for calculating the refund of any application fees	Local Government Act 1993 and any policy adopted by Council for calculating the refund of any application fees.
Rejection of Development Application Authority to reject a development application in accordance with clause 36. Pursuant To –Clause 36 and in accordance with councils Approval Policy	Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021
Removal of derelict vehicles from roads, road reserves and public places Authority to engage contractors to remove derelict vehicles from roads, road reserves and public places in accordance with the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021.
Replacement Applications Authority to decide to dispense with compliance with Clause 57.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021
Request for Additional Information Authority to request the applicant for development consent to provide it with such additional information about the proposed development as it considers necessary to its proper consideration of the application in accordance with clause 36. Pursuant To - Clause 36	Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021
Request Heritage Council Authority to recommend to Minister listing of item on State Register. Pursuant to s32	Heritage Act 1977
Reserve price and disposal of plant, equipment and vehicles by public auction, tender or trade-in Authority to: (a) approve a sale price for Council plant, equipment or vehicles by public auction, tender or trade-in if: (i) the best offer is more than 10% below the reserve price; and/or (ii) the reserve price has been set by consulting either a valuer, auctioneer, or professional book (ie, Red Book); and/or (iii) results from previous auctions for similar plant, equipment or vehicles has been considered; and (b) determine the reserve price and disposal method for IT equipment.
Responsible Accounting Officer To act as Council's Responsible Accounting Officer.	Local Government (General) Regulation 2021
Retirement of staff To approve the retirement of staff in any operational area of Council on the grounds of age or ill health.
Review of determination Authority to conduct a review of a determination of a development application in accordance with section 8.3. Pursuant to section 8.3.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Review of determination of approvals Authority to review the determination of an application for an approval for an activity in accordance with section 100. Pursuant to s100.	Local Government Act 1993
Review of modification application Authority to conduct and determine a review of a determination made under section 4.55 and 4.56 in accordance with section 8.9. Pursuant To –Section 8.9.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Review of rejection of DA Authority to review a decision to reject and not determine a development application in accordance with section 8.3 Pursuant To –section 8.3.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Revocation or modification of consent Authority to revoke or modify a development consent in accordance with section 4.57. Pursuant To –Section 4.57.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Revoke declaration Authority to revoke a dangerous dog declaration in accordance with Section 39 and revoke a declaration by an authorised officer that a dog is a restricted dog in accordance with section 58D, and give notice of revocation or of non-revocation. Pursuant to Sections 39, 40 and 58D, 58DA.	Companion Animals Act 1998
RFS Operations Officer (a) to carry on the delegations to the Fire Control Officer in his absence; (b) to carry on the regular fire protection services and operations of Council, limited to any single expenditure amount being no greater than $20,000, and within the sums voted by the Council for expenditure within the position's area of responsibility; (c) to act as an authorised person within the meaning of the Local Government Act 1993; (d) to organise the repairs / maintenance of Council plant and machinery provided for bush fire related purposes; (e) to enter upon any such land in accordance with the powers granted under any act administered by the Council, for the purpose of carrying out duties on Council's behalf.	Local Government Act 1993; Rural Fires Act 1997.
Road boundaries To approve survey plans that identifies the proposed boundaries of a public road prior to their lodgement at the Land Registry Services.	Roads Act 1993
Roads - Directions To give directions under the Roads Act 1993, including s93 to fill in an excavation; s95 to remove sand, soil or other matter; s98 to alter works or structures in, on or over public roads, s101 to restore a road; s103 to fence or light dangerous premises or land.	Roads Act 1993
Roads - removal of obstructions To give a direction to a person to remove an obstruction or encroachment on a road.	Roads Act 1993
Roads - works and structures To approve the carrying out on roads of any of the activities under s138, including erection of structures, carrying out works and digging up or disturbing the surface.	Roads Act 1993
Roads Authorised Officer To fulfil the role of "Authorised Officer" for the purposes of the Roads Act 1993, limited by the referral of matters which have been the subject of public objections to the General Manager and/or Council.	Roads Act 1993
Roads Infrastructure Authority to exercise functions delegated to the Roads Manager (Council).	Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW) No 42a of 2013
Rostered working times To approve variations to rostered working times.
Safety and Traffic Management - Road Rules To exercise the functions of "Council" and "Parking Authority" as referred to in the Regulation.	Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021
School/Community groups visitation to Council properties To approve, refuse or condition any application for school and community group visitation to Council owned or controlled properties.
Section 5.5 consideration Authority, on behalf of the council as the determining authority in relation to an activity under Part 5, to examine and take into account to the fullest extent possible all matters affecting or likely to affect the environment by reason of that activity in accordance with section 5.5.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Seized items Authority to deal with items seized by an authorised officer, in accordance with Part 4 Division 2. Pursuant To sections 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 53	Food Act 2003
Selective Tendering Authority to carry out all of a council's functions under, and in accordance with, clause 169 (selective tendering method by which recognised contractors listed by council are invited to tender for particular kinds of proposed contracts) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021. Pursuant to - clause 169 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021	Local Government (General) Regulation 2021
Sell or dispose of old materials, spoilt or obsolete equipment To sell or dispose of old materials, spoilt or obsolete equipment.
Sign declarations Sign declarations for Fringe Benefits Tax and Business Activities Statements on behalf of the Council.
Signing of Correspondence The authority to sign all correspondence emanating from their particular departmental responsibilities but not including correspondence to Councillors, Members of State and Federal Parliament and documents that are required to be executed under the seal of Council.
Signing of Correspondence The authority to sign returns, forms and notices relating to the operations of Service NSW and customer service section.
Signing of Correspondence The authority to sign forms, notices and reply to routine enquiries relating specifically to tourism, grants and marketing.
Signing of Correspondence The authority to sign forms, notices and reply to routine enquiries relating specifically to Environment and Planning departmental issues.
Signing of Correspondence The authority to sign forms, notices and reply to routine enquiries relating specifically to Infrastructure Services departmental issues.
Signing of Correspondence The authority to sign forms, notices and reply to routine enquiries relating specifically to payroll and the payment of creditor accounts.
Signing of Correspondence The authority to sign forms, notices and reply to routine enquiries relating specifically to the organising of staff training and recruitment but not the commitment of Council's financial obligations
Signing of Correspondence The authority to sign forms, notices and reply to routine enquiries relating specifically to Building Services departmental issues
Signing of Correspondence The authority to sign forms, notices and reply to routine enquiries relating specifically to departmental issues including: - information to educate and assist the public as to their responsibilities for the control of animals, stock, litter and environmental issues
Signing of Correspondence The authority to sign forms, notices and reply to routine enquiries relating specifically to department issues
Signing of Correspondence The authority to sign forms, notices and reply to regular routine enquiries relating specifically to Council's records management system
Signing of Correspondence The authority to sign forms, notices and reply to routine enquiries relating specifically to Council's Environmental Services Department
Signing of Correspondence The authority to sign forms, notices and reply to routine enquiries relating specifically to departmental issues including: - information to educate and assist the public as to their responsibilities for the control of animals, stock, litter and environmental issues and noxious weeds
Signing of Correspondence The authority to sign forms, notices and reply to routine enquiries and reports relating specifically to the Work Health and Safety, injury Management and Workers Compensation but not the commitment of Council's financial obligations
Signing of Correspondence Sign standard correspondence in relation to the day to day operations of the position holder's position with the exception of: - correspondence to any Federal or State Minister, Member of Parliament or Heads of State; - correspondence to Mayors or General Managers of other Councils; - correspondence to ICAC or the Ombudsman; - letters of appointment for new employees; - letters to employees regarding disciplinary matters and grievances; - documents that are required to be executed under the seal of Council or correspondence which would commit the Council to obligations otherwise not covered by a Council resolution or budgetary provision of the commencement of legal action; - letters of complaint about staff service.
Signing of Correspondence Sign standard correspondence in relation to the day to day operations of the position holder's position with the exception of: - correspondence to any Federal or State Minister, Member of Parliament or Heads of State; correspondence to Mayors or General Managers of other Councils; - correspondence to ICAC or the Ombudsman; and; - documents that are required to be executed under the seal of Council or correspondence which would commit the Council to obligations otherwise not covered by a Council resolution or budgetary provision of the commencement of legal action.
Signing of Correspondence The authority to sign forms, notices and reply to routine enquiries relating specifically to the Communication and Community Engagement area.
Signing of Correspondence The authority to sign forms, notices and reply to routine enquiries relating specifically to the Governance and Risk area.
Signing of Correspondence The authority to sign forms, notices and reply to routine enquiries relating specifically to the rates and charges on properties.
Signing of Correspondence All correspondence generated from Mayoral functions
Signing of Correspondence All correspondence and Leave authorisations
Speak to media Speak on behalf of the Council to the media.
Speak to media With agreement of the General Manager speak on behalf of Council on matters that are in relation to the Officer’s area
Street activities, street stalls and issue busking permits Authority to: (i) approve applications for street stalls, button days, appeals but excluding door-knock appeals; (ii) approve applications for street stalls within the area in accordance with Council’s Policies and practice; (iii) issue busking permits subject to Council’s Policies and conditions.
Subdivision - Land To process and determine applications for approval for Subdivision under the Act, subject to no substantial objections being received.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Subdivision - Strata To exercise Council's powers and functions under the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 and Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 including applications for approval of strata plans and termination of strata schemes.	Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 and Strata Schemes Management Act 2015
Subdivision Certificates To issue subdivision certificates under Section 4.27 of the Act.	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Swimming Pools - Certificate of Compliance On application by the owner of premises, issue a certificate of compliance if satisfied that the swimming pool complies with the requirements of the Act.	Swimming Pools Act 1992
Swimming Pools - exemption from compliance On application made by the owner, exempt the swimming pool from all or any of the requirements if satisfied, in the particular circumstances of the case that it is impracticable or unreasonable for the swimming pool to comply, or, that alternative provision, no less effective than those requirements, exists for restricting access to the swimming pool.	Swimming Pool Act 1992
Swimming Pools - Notice to Comply Issue notices to comply to any pool owner to ensure that the swimming pool or premises comply with the requirements of the Act.	Swimming Pool Act 1992
Termination of staff To reduce the term of employment of temporary Council or agency staff within area of operational responsibility any operational area of Council.
Termination of Staff Make recommendations to the General Manager with respect to the dismissal and suspension of employees within the position holder’s area of responsibility
Timesheets and Leave To authorise staff timesheets and all forms of staff leave excluding Long Service Leave longer than 2 weeks, Leave without Pay, Study Leave, Special Leave and Overtime, only after checking that an appropriate leave entitlement exists.
Unclaimed seized or surrendered animals Authority to sell or destroy unclaimed seized or surrendered animals, and recover fees, charges and expenses from an owner. Pursuant to - section 64 and 64A and 66 and 67(a)	Companion Animals Act 1998
Urgent works outside budget approved by Council To authorise expenditure outside the budget approved by Council in order to undertake urgent works to reduce or eliminate a significant health or safety hazard.
Use of Council parks and properties To approve or refuse applications for the casual use of parks in accordance with Council’s Policies and subject to approved fees (if any).
Use of Intellectual Property created in the course of employment with Council To refuse, approve or conditionally approve any request by an existing or previous employee of Council for the non-exclusive use of intellectual property of the Council created by the employee during the course of their employment with Council, providing there is no monetary or commercial benefit to the employee.
Valuations - Objections To object to valuations.	Valuation of Land Act 1916
Variation to development standard Consider and approve or decline a written request by an applicant for an exception from a development standard (variation) under clause 4.6 of the Lachlan LEP 2013
Water Restrictions To impose water restrictions on fixed hoses and sprinklers and to lift such restrictions when appropriate.
Withdrawal of Applications 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. Pursuant to - Section 88(3)	Local Government Act 1993

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