Updates to LGA Delegations Framework
19 March 2026
LGA’s Delegations Framework including Planning Delegations are routinely reviewed by our Legal Connect partners, Norman Waterhouse Lawyers.
This update relates to the period 1 October 2025 to 31 January 2026. Any updates required to LGA Delegations templates are published on the LGA Delegations Framework page.
Following the most recent review, the below resources have been updated:
Planning delegations
- Instrument A – Powers of a council, designated authority, a designated entity
- Instrument C – Powers of an assessment panel
- Instrument D - Powers of an assessment manager
Templates
- Tables of delegable statutory powers and functions, including the:
- addition of section 50A to the Local Government Act (community engagement policy)
- amendments to the Local Government (Elections) Act
- CEO instrument of delegation
Summary of updates
A summary of updates (PDF 309.2 KB) for the period 1 October 2025 to 31 January 2026 provides a list of all amendments made to each resource.
Find out more
For more information, please contact governance@lga.sa.gov.au.