Register of Delegations and Authorisations

To view copies of delegations and authorisations, contact the Governance Team on 9490 4222 or at governance@banyule.vic.gov.au

Copies can be:

  • emailed to you
  • left for inspection at our Greensborough customer service centre by appointment
  • sent to another service centre for collection.

Registers as at 8 April 2024

Delegations

Section Delegation Purpose Executed by
S5 Instrument of Delegation, Council to Chief Executive Officer Used by Council to delegate powers pursuant to s11(1) (b) of the Local Government Act 2020 to the CEO. CEO & Mayor Resolution of Council
S6 Instrument of Delegation, Delegation to Members of Council staff under certain legislation. Used by Council to delegate to members of its staff those powers that are contained in legislation which have their own power of delegation (but no express power of sub-delegation). CEO & Mayor Resolution of Council
S7 Instrument of Sub-delegation, Chief Executive Officer to members of Council Staff Used by the CEO to sub-delegate Council powers pursuant to s47(1)(a) of the Local Government Act 2020. CEO & Governance and Integrity Coordinator
S12 Instrument of Delegation & Authorisation by Municipal Building Surveyor Used by the Municipal Building Surveyor to delegate their powers, functions and duties under the Building Act 1993 and Building Regulations 2018, and to authorise persons to exercise their powers under certain parts of the Building Act 1993. Municipal Building Surveyor & Governance Coordinator
S13 Instrument of Delegation, by Chief Executive Officer to Staff Used by the CEO to delegate their powers, duties and functions pursuant to S47(2) of the Local Government Act 2020. Lists the CEO powers under the Local Government Act 2020, 1989 & various other Victorian legislation. CEO & Governance and Integrity Coordinator
S14 Instrument of Delegation, from Chief Executive Officer to Staff (VicSmart) Used by the CEO to delegate their powers as a responsible authority under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 in relation to VicSmart planning applications. CEO & Governance and Integrity Coordinator
S16 Instrument of Delegation from Chief Executive Officer to Staff (bushfire reconstruction applications) Used by the CEO to delegate the powers under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 in respect of bushfire reconstruction applications. CEO & Governance and Integrity Coordinator
S18 Instrument of Sub-Delegation, under the Environment Protection Act 2017 Used by Council to delegate to members of its staff those powers contained in the Instrument of Delegation of the Environment Protection Authority under the Environment Protections Act 2017 dated 4 June 2021. CEO & Mayor
S19A Instrument of Delegation of Municipal Fire Prevention Officer (MFPO) under CFA Act 1958 Council must first appoint a MFPO and may appoint an AFPO using the S11 Instrument of Appointment & Authorisation. Used by the Municipal Fire Prevention Officer (MFPO) to delegate their powers, functions and duties to the Assistant Fire Prevention Officer (AFPO). This instrument should be used if Council is within a country area of Victoria (CFA). Banyule has both CFA & FRV areas. Municipal Fire Prevention Officer & Governance and Integrity Coordinator
S19B Instrument of Delegation under the FRV Act 1958 Used by the Municipal Fire Prevention Officer (MFPO) to delegate their powers, functions and duties to the Assistant Fire Prevention Officer (AFPO). This instrument should be used if Council is within a Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) district. Banyule has both CFA & FRV areas. Municipal Fire Prevention Officer & Governance and Integrity Coordinator
S20A Instrument of Delegation under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 Used by the CEO to delegate powers of appointment/authorisation under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 to other staff who more frequently work in the space of MCH services, as directed by the Department of Education. CEO & Governance and Integrity Coordinator

Authorisations

Section Authorisation Purpose Executed by
S11 Instrument of Appointment & Authorisation, General Used by Councils to authorise or appoint a person to a particular statutory position. Individual authorisations, ongoing as required. CEO
S11A Instrument of Appointment & Authorisation (P&E Act 1987 only) Used by Council to authorise officers to enforce the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and institute proceedings on behalf of the Council or represent the Council. CEO & Mayor
S11B Instrument of Appointment & Authorisation under the EP Act 2017 Used by Council to authorise officers under the Environment Protection Act 2017 and in accordance with the Instrument of Direction of the Environment Protection Authority dated 4 June 2021. CEO
S15 Instrument of Appointment & Authorisation of Council’s FOI Officer May be used by Council to authorise and appoint its FOI Officer to make decisions on requests made under s17 & s39 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982. CEO
S20B Instrument of Appointment & Authorisation of Child Link Users May be used by Council to authorise officers under s46K(1)(g) & S46K(1)(h) of the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act. CEO & delegated staff