Updates to LGA Delegations Framework

Councils exercise a broad range of statutory powers and functions, most of which can be delegated under the Local Government Act 1999 or other relevant legislation.

The Delegations Framework was created to assist council staff, particularly governance officers, on all matters of delegation by providing easy-to-use guides and templates that can reduce legal risk and enhance flexibility for councils.

The Delegations Framework is routinely reviewed by LGA’s Legal Connect partners, Norman Waterhouse Lawyers.

What has changed

This latest update relates to the period 1 June 2024 to 30 November 2024.

Any updates required to LGA Delegations templates are published on the LGA Delegations Framework webpage.

Following the most recent review, the below resources have been updated.

Templates

• Tables of delegable statutory powers and functions
  • Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 2012
  • Supported Residential Facilities Regulations 2024
• Delegation by Chief Executive Officer
  • Local Government (General) Regulations 2013
  • State Planning Commission Practice Direction 2

Planning Delegations

• Instrument A – Powers of a council as a council; designated authority; designated entity
  • State Planning Commission Practice Direction 2

Guidance Papers

• Councils exercising powers of a natural person under section 36(1)(a) of the Local Government Act

A Summary of Updates for the period 1 June 2024 – 30 November 2024 provides a list of all amendments made to each resource.

Find out more

For more information, please contact governance@lga.sa.gov.au