Subject at all times to the overriding authority and direction of the Responsible Accounting Officer, authority to exercise the following day to day functions on behalf of the Responsible Accounting Officer:

(a)  assist in the establishment and maintenance of a system of budgetary control for the Council in accordance with clause 202 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 ("LG Regulation");

(b)  assist in the preparation of a budget review statement in accordance with clause 203 of the LG Regulation;

(c)  assist in the keeping of Council's accounting records and manage the Council's money, assets and liabilities in accordance with clause 207 of the LG Regulation;

(d)  assist in the preparation of a report to Council on its investments in accordance with clause 212 of the LG Regulation;

(e)  assist in the preparation of the Council's annual financial reports and the exercise of any other functions of the Council concerning accounting records, financial reports and auditing under Chapter 13 Part 3 of the Local Government Act 1993; and

(f)  assist in the balancing of Council's ledgers and preparation of a list of ledger balances in accordance with clause 228 of the LG Regulation.

Exercise the functions given to the Chief Executive Officer under Instrument of Delegation under section 21 of the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011, subject to the conditions set out in that Instrument of Delegation, as approved by Council on 5 February 2013 and set out below.

Pursuant to section 687 of the Local Government Act 1993:

(a) Exercise authority to represent Council as though it is the party concerned in Local Court proceedings; and

(b) institute and carry on any Local Court proceedings which Council is authorised to institute and carry on.

The Chief Executive Officer does not have authority to determine development applications, applications to modify a development consent, applications for determinations and decisions subject to review and applications for a complying development certificate in the following circumstances:

(i) where a submission by way of an objection to the application has been submitted to Council during the public notification period, unless in the Chief Executive Officer's opinion, the objection:
(A) is unreasonable; or
(B) can be satisfied by the imposition of a condition of consent,

(ii) the development involves designated development as defined in the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979,

(iii) the development does not comply with any adopted Council policy (including a development control plan) unless, in the Chief Executive Officer's opinion compliance with the policy is unreasonable and unnecessary in the circumstances,

(iv) the development does not comply with a development standard unless in the case of a non-compliance with a development standard:
(A) in the case of Shellharbour Local Environmental Plan 2013 the Chief Executive Officer is satisfied of the matters prescribed by clause 4.6(4)(a) and the concurrence of the Planning Secretary has been obtained.
(B) in the case of Shellharbour Rural Local Environmental Plan 2004, the Chief Executive Officer is satisfied of the matters prescribed under clause 64A(4)(a) and the concurrence of the Planning Secretary has been obtained.
(C) in the case of Shellharbour Local Environmental Plan 2000 the Chief Executive Officer is satisfied of the matters prescribed by clause 90(4)(a) and the concurrence of the Planning Secretary has been obtained.
(D) in the case of State Environmental Planning Policy (Precincts - Regional) 2021 at Appendix 5, the delegate is satisfied of the matters prescribed by clause 23 and the concurrence of the Planning Secretary has been obtained.

(vii) the development has an estimated value exceeding $20million.

The Chief Executive Officer does not have the authority to accept tenders over the value of $500,000 (exclusive of GST).

The Council fixes the amount of $5,000 as the amount above which sundry debts owed to the Council may be written off only by resolution of the Council, pursuant to clauses 131(1), 131(2) and 213(2) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (NSW).

Council delegates to the Chief Executive Officer authority with respect to the Shell Cove Project (Project) to:

(i) Negotiate amendments to the Management Agreement with Australand Corporation (NSW) Pty Limited (Australand);
(ii) Facilitate the acquisition of Harbour Land as defined by the Management Agreement and agreed to by Council resolution;
(iii) Manage all financial aspects of the Project under the Management Agreement;
(iv) Appoint and remove Council's members of the Shell Cove Management Committee;
(v) Resolve disputes between the Council and Australand with respect to the Project in accordance the Management Agreement; and
(vi) Instruct Council's Shell Cove Management Committee members,

subject only to the limitations set out in Schedule 1 to this Instrument of Delegation.

Definitions

In this Instrument:

Authorisations means all authorisations, leases, licences, permits, approvals and consents of Council which are necessary or desirable to enable the carrying out of the Project.

Management Agreement means the development agreement known as the Management Agreement between Council and Australand (as amended).

For the avoidance of doubt, this clause overrides the limitations and exclusions set out in clause 1(d) of this Instrument of Delegation.

Council delegates to the Chief Executive Officer:

(i) All the functions of the Council under the EPA Act relating to the Calderwood Urban Development Project; and
(ii) Other functions of the Council in respect of the Calderwood Urban Development Project, including but not limited to the issuing of approvals and orders under the Local Government Act 1993 and Roads Act 1993,

subject only to the restrictions set out in Schedule 1 to this Instrument of Delegation.

For the avoidance of doubt, this clause overrides the limitations and exclusions set out in clause 1(d) of this instrument of delegation.

Definitions

In this instrument:

Calderwood Urban Development Project means the development the subject of the concept plan approval granted by the Minister to Major Project Application No. 09_0082 on December 2010.

Function means a function of the Council within the meaning of the Local Government Act 1993 that is capable of being lawfully delegated by the Council to the Chief Executive Officer under s 377 of the Local Government Act 1993.

EPA Act means the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

Chief Executive Officer means the person appointed by the Council pursuant to s334 of the Local Government Act 1993 to the position of general manager, and a person appointed by the Council pursuant to s336 of the Local Government Act 1993 to act in the vacant position of general manager.

Minister means the Minister for the time being administering the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

Without limiting the delegations given to the Chief Executive Officer under any other Resolution of Council, Council delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the function of negotiating, signing and executing the following leases and licences:

(a) Residential Leases for a term not exceeding 12 months,

(b) Leases and Licences - 
a. with a maximum rental or fee not exceeding $200,000 (exclusive of GST) for the term and a term not exceeding 5 years (including any period for which the lease or licence could be renewed by the exercise of an option) over community land,
b. with a maximum rental or fee not exceeding $200,000 (exclusive of GST) for the term and a term not exceeding 10 years (including any period for which the lease or licence could be renewed by the exercise of an option) over operational land,

(c) Leases and Licences of air space above or land below the surface of any public road for which Council is the roads authority for a term not exceeding 5 years,

(d) Leases under Part 10, Division 2 of the Roads Act 1993 (NSW),

(e) Short term licences under section 2.20 of the Crown Land Management Act 2016 (NSW).

All new leases and licences are to be reported to Council for information.

Subject only to the specific restrictions and limitations set out in this or any other Resolution of Council, Council delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the authority to do all things reasonable and necessary to carry out the delegated functions, including but not limited to:

(a) The development and implementation of strategies, policies, plans, budgets, programs and the like;

(b) Making applications, written proposals, representations or submissions on behalf of the Council;

(c) Negotiating and signing contracts, agreements and other legally binding documents on behalf of the Council; and 

(d) Taking such compliance or regulatory action on behalf of the Council as the Chief Executive Officer deems necessary.

Council delegates to the Chief Executive Officer any function that is delegated to Council by a government agency under any Act or instrument, subject to the terms and conditions of the instrument of delegation. Where permitted by the instrument of delegation, the Chief Executive Officer may sub-delegate the function to a Council employee in accordance with the terms and conditions of the relevant instrument of delegation.

In this instrument: 

Government agency includes a Minister of the Crown, a statutory body representing the Crown , or the delegate or other authorised representative of such a Minister or body.

Section 378 of the Local Government Act empowers the Chief Executive Officer to delegate any functions of the Chief Executive Officer and sub-delegate the functions of Council which Council has delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, to any person or body (including another employee of Council).

In accordance with Section 378 of the Local Government Act 1993, Chief Executive Officer* of the Council of the City of Shellharbour hereby:

1. Delegate and sub-delegate (as the case my be) the functions identified in the attached Register of Delegations to the corresponding Council employment positions specified in the third column marked "Position";

2. Authorise and appoint (as the case may be) the Council employment positions to the corresponding appointment and authorisation identified in the attached Register of Delegations in the third column marked "Position"; and 

 3. Revoke all previous delegations, sub-delegations, appointments and authorisations made by the Chief Executive Officer of the Council of the City of Shellharbour.

Any variation to the attached Register of Delegations may only be authorised by the Chief Executive Officer and only takes effect when the Chief Executive Officer signs the revised Register of Delegations.

Where a position title is referred to in the Register of Delegations and the position title changes during the applicable period of the Register, then any reference to the former position title shall be read as a reference to the new position title.

(* The Chief Executive Officer is Council's title for its general manager, appointed in accordance with s.334 of the Local Government Act 1993. Council resolved to change the position title to Chief Executive Officer at its meeting on 1 September 2020 - Resolution No 161)

Authorise expenditure on the provision of goods, works and services to the Council and sign documents arising from such expenditure up to the amount (including GST) indicated with the position subject to the following limitations:

(a) the expenditure must relate to the position holder’s area of responsibility and in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993;

(b) expenditure must be in accordance with expenditure limits approved by the Council;

(c) the expenditure must not involve the acceptance of a tender which is required under the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 to be invited and accepted only by the Council;

(d) expenditure must be in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Procedure; and

(e) the expenditure/entry into the contract must not otherwise require a resolution of the Council under the Local Government Act 1993 and associated Regulation (for example, a resolution of the Council is required for entry into a public-private partnership).

$100,000

Authorise expenditure on the provision of goods, works and services to the Council and sign documents arising from such expenditure up to the amount (including GST) indicated with the position subject to the following limitations:

(a) the expenditure must relate to the position holder's area of responsibility and in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993;

(b) expenditure must be in accordance with expenditure limits approved by the Council;

(c) the expenditure must not involve the acceptance of a tender which is required under the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 to be invited and accepted only by the Council;

(d) expenditure must be in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Procedure; and

(e) the expenditure/entry into the contract must not otherwise require a resolution of the Council under the Local Government Act 1993 and associated Regulation (for example, a resolution of the Council is required for entry into a public-private partnership).

$75,000

Authorise expenditure on the provision of goods, works and services to the Council and sign documents arising from such expenditure up to the amount (including GST) indicated with the position subject to the following limitations:

(a) the expenditure must relate to the position holder's area of responsibility and in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993;

(b) expenditure must be in accordance with expenditure limits approved by the Council;

(c) the expenditure must not involve the acceptance of a tender which is required under the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 to be invited and accepted only by the Council;

(d) expenditure must be in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Procedure; and

(e) the expenditure/entry into the contract must not otherwise require a resolution of the Council under the Local Government Act 1993 and associated Regulation (for example, a resolution of the Council is required for entry into a public-private partnership).

$50,000

Authorise expenditure on the provision of goods, works and services to the Council and sign documents arising from such expenditure up to the amount (including GST) indicated with the position subject to the following limitations:

(a) the expenditure must relate to the position holder's area of responsibility and in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993;

(b) expenditure must be in accordance with expenditure limits approved by the Council;

(c) the expenditure must not involve the acceptance of a tender which is required under the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 to be invited and accepted only by the Council;

(d) expenditure must be in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Procedure; and

(e) the expenditure/entry into the contract must not otherwise require a resolution of the Council under the Local Government Act 1993 and associated Regulation (for example, a resolution of the Council is required for entry into a public-private partnership).

$40,000

Authorise expenditure on the provision of goods, works and services to the Council and sign documents arising from such expenditure up to the amount (including GST) indicated with the position subject to the following limitations:

(a) the expenditure must relate to the position holder’s area of responsibility and in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993;

(b) expenditure must be in accordance with expenditure limits approved by the Council;

(c) the expenditure must not involve the acceptance of a tender which is required under the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 to be invited and accepted only by the Council;

(d) expenditure must be in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Procedure; and

(e) the expenditure/entry into the contract must not otherwise require a resolution of the Council under the Local Government Act 1993 and associated Regulation (for example, a resolution of the Council is required for entry into a public-private partnership).

$30,000

Authorise expenditure on the provision of goods, works and services to the Council and sign documents arising from such expenditure up to the amount (including GST) indicated with the position subject to the following limitations:

(a) the expenditure must relate to the position holder’s area of responsibility and in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993;

(b) expenditure must be in accordance with expenditure limits approved by the Council;

(c) the expenditure must not involve the acceptance of a tender which is required under the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 to be invited and accepted only by the Council;

(d) expenditure must be in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Procedure; and

(e) the expenditure/entry into the contract must not otherwise require a resolution of the Council under the Local Government Act 1993 and associated Regulation (for example, a resolution of the Council is required for entry into a public-private partnership).

$25,000

Authorise expenditure on the provision of goods, works and services to the Council and sign documents arising from such expenditure up to the amount (including GST) indicated with the position subject to the following limitations:

(a) the expenditure must relate to the position holder’s area of responsibility and in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993;

(b) expenditure must be in accordance with expenditure limits approved by the Council;

(c) the expenditure must not involve the acceptance of a tender which is required under the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 to be invited and accepted only by the Council;

(d) expenditure must be in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Procedure; and

(e) the expenditure/entry into the contract must not otherwise require a resolution of the Council under the Local Government Act 1993 and associated Regulation (for example, a resolution of the Council is required for entry into a public-private partnership).

$20,000

Authorise expenditure on the provision of goods, works and services to the Council and sign documents arising from such expenditure up to the amount (including GST) indicated with the position subject to the following limitations:

(a) the expenditure must relate to the position holder’s area of responsibility and in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993;

(b) expenditure must be in accordance with expenditure limits approved by the Council;

(c) the expenditure must not involve the acceptance of a tender which is required under the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 to be invited and accepted only by the Council;

(d) expenditure must be in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Procedure; and

(e) the expenditure/entry into the contract must not otherwise require a resolution of the Council under the Local Government Act 1993 and associated Regulation (for example, a resolution of the Council is required for entry into a public-private partnership).

$15,000

Authorise expenditure on the provision of goods, works and services to the Council and sign documents arising from such expenditure up to the amount (including GST) indicated with the position subject to the following limitations:

(a) the expenditure must relate to the position holder’s area of responsibility and in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993;

(b) expenditure must be in accordance with expenditure limits approved by the Council;

(c) the expenditure must not involve the acceptance of a tender which is required under the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 to be invited and accepted only by the Council;

(d) expenditure must be in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Procedure; and

(e) the expenditure/entry into the contract must not otherwise require a resolution of the Council under the Local Government Act 1993 and associated Regulation (for example, a resolution of the Council is required for entry into a public-private partnership).

$10,000

Authorise expenditure on the provision of goods, works and services to the Council and sign documents arising from such expenditure up to the amount (including GST) indicated with the position subject to the following limitations:

(a) the expenditure must relate to the position holder’s area of responsibility and in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993;

(b) expenditure must be in accordance with expenditure limits approved by the Council;

(c) the expenditure must not involve the acceptance of a tender which is required under the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 to be invited and accepted only by the Council;

(d) expenditure must be in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Procedure; and

(e) the expenditure/entry into the contract must not otherwise require a resolution of the Council under the Local Government Act 1993 and associated Regulation (for example, a resolution of the Council is required for entry into a public-private partnership).

$5,000

Authorise expenditure on the provision of goods, works and services to the Council and sign documents arising from such expenditure up to the amount (including GST) indicated with the position subject to the following limitations:

(a) the expenditure must relate to the position holder's area of responsibility and in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993;

(b) expenditure must be in accordance with expenditure limits approved by the Council;

(c) the expenditure must not involve the acceptance of a tender which is required under the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 to be invited and accepted only by the Council;

(d) expenditure must be in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Procedure; and

(e) the expenditure/entry into the contract must not otherwise require a resolution of the Council under the Local Government Act 1993 and associated Regulation (for example, a resolution of the Council is required for entry into a public-private partnership).

$2,000

Authorise expenditure on the provision of goods, works and services to the Council and sign documents arising from such expenditure up to the amount (including GST) indicated with the position subject to the following limitations:

(a) the expenditure must relate to the position holder's area of responsibility and in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993;

(b) expenditure must be in accordance with expenditure limits approved by the Council;

(c) the expenditure must not involve the acceptance of a tender which is required under the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 to be invited and accepted only by the Council;

(d) expenditure must be in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Procedure; and

(e) the expenditure/entry into the contract must not otherwise require a resolution of the Council under the Local Government Act 1993 and associated Regulation (for example, a resolution of the Council is required for entry into a public-private partnership).

$1,000

Authorise expenditure on the provision of goods, works and services to the Council and sign documents arising from such expenditure up to the amount of $250,000 (including GST) subject to the following limitations:

(a)  the expenditure must relate to the position holder’s area of responsibility and in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993;

(b)  expenditure must be in accordance with expenditure limits approved by the Council;

(c)  the expenditure must not involve the acceptance of a tender which is required under the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 to be invited and accepted only by the Council;

(d) expenditure must be in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Procedure; and 

(e)  the expenditure/entry into the contract must not otherwise require a resolution of the Council under the Local Government Act 1993 and associated Regulation (for example, a resolution of the Council is required for entry into a public-private partnership).

$250,000

Sign standard correspondence/documents 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, Chief Executive Officers or General Managers of other Councils;

- correspondence to Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) or the Ombudsman;

- correspondence to Councillors;

- letters of appointment for new employees;

- letters to employees regarding disciplinary matters and grievances;

- letters of complaint about staff or service.

Sign standard correspondence/documents in relation to the day to day operations of the position holder’s position with the exception of:

- correspondence to ICAC or the Ombudsman;

- letters of appointment for new employees from Executive Manager level and above and package holders.

Sign standard correspondence/documents 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;

- letters of appointment for new employees;

- correspondence to Mayors, Chief Executive Officers or General Managers of other Councils;

- letters to employees regarding disciplinary matters and grievances.

Sign standard correspondence/documents 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, Chief Executive Officers 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;

- letters of complaint about staff or service.

Sign standard correspondence/documents 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, Chief Executive Officers or General Managers of other Councils;

- correspondence to ICAC or the Ombudsman.

Sign standard correspondence/documents 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, Chief Executive Officers or General Managers of other Councils;

- correspondence to ICAC or the Ombudsman;

- correspondence to Councillors;

- letters of appointment for new employees;

- letters to employees regarding disciplinary matters and grievances.

Exercise the Council's functions under the:

- State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989, except for acting as the Chairperson of the Local Emergency Management Committee or approving the use of Council plant, equipment and employees in response to an emergency,

- Rural Fires Act 1997

- State Emergency Service Act 1989    

- Local Disaster Plan      

- Illawarra District Disaster Plan

Determine development applications, applications to modify a development consent and applications for a complying development certificate except in the following circumstances:

(i) where a submission by way of an objection to the application has been submitted to Council during the public notification period, unless in the Chief Executive Officer’s opinion, the objection: (A) is unreasonable; or

(ii) the development involves designated development as defined in the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979,

(iii) the development involves the erection of, or alteration to, residential flat buildings containing more than 20 dwellings,

(iv) the development does not comply with any adopted Council policy (including a development control plan) unless, in the Chief Executive Officer’s opinion compliance with the policy is unreasonable and unnecessary in the circumstances,

(v) the development does not comply with a development standard unless in the case of a non-compliance with a development standard in the Shellharbour Local Environmental Plan 2013 the Chief Executive Officer is satisfied of the matters prescribed by clause 4.6(4)(a) and the concurrence of the Director-General has been obtained and is less than 10% as a numerical variation of a development standard; 

(vi) the development involves the subdivision of land into more than 100 lots, or

(vii) the development has an estimated value exceeding $5 million.

(viii) developments defined as Regionally Significant Development as described in Schedule 7 of State Environmental Planning Policy (State and Regional Development) 2011.

Determine development applications, applications to modify a development consent and applications for a complying development certificate except in the following circumstances:

(i) where a submission by way of an objection to the application has been submitted to Council during the public notification period, unless in the Chief Executive Officer’s opinion, the objection:

(A) is unreasonable; or

(B) can be satisfied by the imposition of a condition of consent,

(ii) the development involves designated development as defined in the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979,

(iii) the development involves the erection of, or alteration to, residential flat buildings containing more than 20 dwellings,

(iv) the development does not comply with any adopted Council policy (including a development control plan) unless, in the Chief Executive Officer’s opinion compliance with the policy is unreasonable and unnecessary in the circumstances,

(v) the development does not comply with a development standard unless in the case of non-compliance with a development standard in the Shellharbour Local Environmental Plan 2013 the Chief Executive Officer is satisfied of the matters prescribed by clause 4.6(4)(a) and the concurrence of the Director-General has been obtained and is less than 10% as a numerical variation of a development standard; 

(vi) the development involves the subdivision of land into more than 100 lots, or

(vii) the development has an estimated value exceeding $20 million.

(viii) developments defined as Regionally Significant Development as described in Schedule 7 of State Environmental Planning Policy (State and Regional Development) 2011.

Determine an application which varies from a development standard contained in an Environmental Planning Instrument where the variation is:

(a) supported by a written request;

(b) compliance with the standard is unreasonable or unnecessary in the circumstances of the case;

(c) there are sufficient planning grounds to justify the contravention to the development standard;

(d) the contravention does not undermine the intention of the standard (objectives); and

(e) the proposed development will be in the public interest and is not contrary to the objectives of the zone.

Determine applications pursuant to the following provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979:

(a) Section 4.55(1) – to modify (on application) a development consent to correct minor error, misdescription or miscalculation;

(b) Section 4.55(1A) - to determine applications for modifications of minimal environmental impact;

(c) Section 4.55(2) – to determine applications for other modifications for consents subject to restrictions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, provided that:

(i) the original application was not determined by Council;

(ii) does not conflict with the aims and objectives of Development Control Plans

(iii) objections are not received to the modifications

(d) Section 4.56 – to determine (on application) to modify the development consent if satisfied that the development is substantially the same development as to which consent was granted.

Issue notices, orders and directions under the:

- Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

- Local Government Act 1993

- Swimming Pools Act 1992

- Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997

- Public Health Act 2010

- Food Act 2003

- Companion Animals Act 1998

- Road Transport Act 2013

Exercise Council's enforcement and regulatory functions under the Marine Pollution Act 2012 Part 16, including:

a) authorising and carrying out clean up action in respect of a marine pollution incident;

b) issuing a compliance cost notice;

c) exercise authority to enter any premises pursuant to section 214.

Exercise Council's enforcement and regulatory functions under the Pesticides Act 1999 Part 3 including:

a) authorising and carrying out clean up action in respect of pesticide pollution;

b) issuing a compliance cost notice;

c) exercise authority to enter any premises pursuant to section 214.

Exercise Council's enforcement and regulatory functions under the Protection of the Environment and Operations Act 1997, including:

(a) issuing a clean up direction;

(b) issuing a prevention notice;

(c) issuing a compliance cost notice;

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

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

(f) issuing, revoking or varying a noise control notice.

Subject to the overriding authority and delegations of the Chief Executive Officer, authority to:

- Exercise all functions and powers of the Council representative on the Shell Cove Management Committee and do all things necessary to ensure that the Shell Cove Project is generally managed in accordance with the adopted feasibility study, annual program and Council's adopted directions and policies; and

- Sign notices of authority on behalf of Council to permit purchasers of lots within Shell Cove to lodge Development Applications and conforming Development Applications prior to the settlement of the individual properties.

Subject to the overriding authority and delegations of the Executive Director Business Enterprises, authority to:

- Exercise all functions and powers of the Council representative on the Shell Cove Management Committee and do all things necessary to ensure that the Shell Cove Project is generally managed in accordance with the adopted feasibility study, annual program and Council's directions and policies; and

- Sign notices of authority on behalf of Council to permit purchasers of lots within Shell Cove to lodge Development Applications and conforming Development Applications prior to the settlement of the individual properties.

Subject to the overriding authority and delegations of the Executive Director Business Enterprises, authority to:

- Exercise all functions and powers of the Council representative on the Shell Cove Management Committee.

Have discretion to waive landing fees for aircraft involved in:

- Airport promotional events

- Angel flight services

- Scouts and Aerial Cadet activities

- Emergency Services activities

Determine and grant an application for consent to:

(a) erect a structure, or carry out work in, on or over a public road;

(b) dig up or disturb the surface of a public road;

(c) remove or interfere with a structure, work or tree on a public road;

(d) pump water into a public road from any land adjoining a public road;

(e) connect a road (whether public or private) to a classified road, pursuant to sections 138 and 139 of the Roads Act 1993, where the Council is the roads authority.

Approve the installation of prescribed traffic control devices (including portable traffic control lights) at Council worksites in accordance with any Delegation in force,  issued by the Chief Executive of Transport for NSW and under section 31 of the Transport Administration Act 1988.