Updates to LGA Delegations Framework
31 July 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 resources below have been updated:
Planning delegations
- Instrument A – Powers of a council, designated authority, a designated entity (DOC 525.0 KB)
- Instrument B - Powers of a council as a relevant authority (DOC 202.0 KB)
- Instrument C – Powers of an assessment panel (DOC 311.0 KB)
- Instrument D - Powers of an assessment manager (DOC 267.0 KB)
Templates
Tables of delegable statutory powers and functions (DOCX 351.8 KB):
- Local Nuisance & Litter Control Act
- Local Government Act
- Liquor Licensing Act
- Dog and Cat Management Act
Summary of updates
The summary of updates (PDF 224.2 KB) for the period 1 February 2026 to 30 June 2026 lists all amendments made to each resource.
Find out more
For more information, please contact governance@lga.sa.gov.au.