Delegations register - July 2011

CONTENTS

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A. THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK

The Council‘s Principal Responsibilities

The Responsibilities of the Chief Executive

B. DELEGATIONS

Council Policy Regarding Setting Delegations

Delegations from the Council to the Chief Executive

Policy on delegations to the Chief Executive

Legal restrictions on delegations by the Council

Delegation of powers to any other officer

Signing and sealing of formal documents

Power to enter into contracts

C. FINANCIAL DELEGATIONS

Financial Delegations from the Council to Officers

Financial and Administrative Delegations from the Chief Executive to Officers

D. SPECIFIC DELEGATIONS TO OFFICERS
E. SPECIFIC DELEGATIONS BY STATUTE

Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977

Reserves Act 1977

Building Act 2004

Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2002

Health Regulations Registration of Premises (1966)

Health Act 1956

Local Government Act 2002

Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996

Maritime Transport Act 1994 (Navigation)

Local Government Act 1974 (Navigation)

Amusement Device Regulations 1978

Resource Management Act 1991 (Noise Control)

Litter Act 1979 (Litter Control)

Maritime Transport Act 1994 (Pollution Response)

Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987

Dog Control Act 1996

Impounding Act 1955

Inspectorial contract

Electronic Transactions - Land Transfer Act 1952

Transport Act 1962

Parking and Traffic Enforcement (other)

Resource Management Act 1991

Local Government Act 1974 Part XXI – Property Access

Unit Titles Act 1972

Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987

Sale of Liquor Act 1989

F. PORTFOLIOS AND COMMITTEES

Community Services

Infrastructure

Governance

Policy and Planning

Economic Development

Committees

Policies Regarding How Committees Operate

G. COMMITTEE FUNCTIONS & DELEGATIONS

Audit, Risk and Finance Committee

Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Economic Development Committee

Hearings Panel

Joint Shareholders Committee (with Tasman District Council)

Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit

Resource Management Act Procedures Committee

Regional Transport Committee

Remuneration Review Committee

Nelson Tasman Regional Pest Management Committee

Nelson Central Relief Fund Committee

Committees of the New Zealand Local Government Association (LGNZ)

SCHEDULES

Schedule 1 – Portfolio Holders and Members of Committees (Nelson City Council 2010 – 2013)

Schedule 2 - Trading Organisations

Schedule 3 - Council Controlled Organisations

Schedule 4 - Council Organisations

Schedule 5 - Other Organisations With Official Council Representation

Schedule 6 - Working Parties

Schedule 7 – Appointment of Directors/Trustees