Ordinary Council Meeting

 Minutes

Wednesday 10 August 2016

Commencing at 7.00pm

 

Wycheproof Supper Room

367 Broadway, Wycheproof

 

 

John Hicks

Chief Executive Officer

Buloke Shire Council


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                Wednesday, 10 August 2016

Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on Wednesday, 10 August 2016 commencing at 7.00pm in the Wycheproof Supper Room, 367 Broadway, Wycheproof

PRESENT

CHAIRPERSON:

Cr David Pollard                              Lower Avoca Ward 

 

 

COUNCILLORS:

Cr Stuart McLean                            Lower Avoca Ward

Cr Graeme Milne                             Mount Jeffcott Ward

Cr Leo Tellefson                              Mount Jeffcott Ward

 

OFFICERS:

Mr Anthony Judd                             Director Works and Technical Services

Mr Bill Hutcheson                            Director Corporate Systems

Ms Jessie Holmes                           Acting Director Community Development

Mr Travis Fitzgibbon                        Media and Communications Officer

         

 

 

AGENDA

1.       COUNCIL WELCOME

WELCOME

The Deputy Mayor Cr David Pollard welcomed all in attendance.

STATEMENT OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we are meeting.    We pay our respects to their Elders and to the Elders from other communities who maybe here today.

2.       RECEIPT OF APOLOGIES

Cr Reid Mather                                Mallee Ward

Cr Gail Sharp                                   Mount Jeffcott Ward

Cr Ellen White                                  Mallee Ward – was not in attendance due to being on two weeks granted leave of absence.

 

 

 

3.       CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING  

Recommendation:

That Council adopt the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on Wednesday, 13 July 2016.

4.       REQUESTS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE 

Nil

5.       DECLARATION of PECUNIARY AND conflictS of interest

There were no declarations of interest.

6....... Questions from the Public

Nil    5

7....... Procedural Items

7.1            Building Permits - Monthly Update  6

7.2            Correspondence Initiated by Council  8

7.3            Report on Assemblies of Councillors  9

7.4            Planning Applications Received - Monthly Update  14

7.5            Letters of Congratulations and Recognition of Achievement/Awards  15

8....... General Business

8.1      Policy Reports   16

8.1.1        Review of Instrument of Delegation  16

8.2      Management Reports   53

8.2.1        Appointment of Authorised Officer  53

8.2.2        Wycheproof Centenary Park Upgrade  57

8.2.3        Loddon Mallee Waste and Resource Recovery Implementation Plan  63

8.2.4        Recommendation to refer proposed planning scheme amendment C27 to a planning panel  72

8.2.5        Review of Buloke Library Services  75

8.2.6        Draft Domestic Waste Management Plan 2016-20  145

8.2.7        New Early Learning Facilities Grant 2017  169

8.3      Financial Reports   174

8.3.1        Interim Financial Performance as at 30 June 2016  174

8.4      Organisational Reports   184

Nil    184

8.5      Reports from Councillors   184

                            184

8.6      Matters Which May Exclude The Public   184

Nil    184

9....... OTHER BUSINESS

9.1      Notices of Motion   185

Nil    185

9.2      Questions from Councillors   185

     185

9.3      Urgent Business   185

Nil    185

9.4      Any Other Business   185

     185

10..... MEETING CLOSE

 

 

NEXT MEETING

The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held in Wycheproof Supper Room, 367 Broadway, Wycheproof on Wednesday, 14 September 2016 at 7.00pm.

 

 

 

 

JOHN HICKS

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                Wednesday, 10 August 2016

6.          Questions from the Public

                         Nil


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                Wednesday, 10 August 2016

7.              Procedural Items

7.1       Building Permits - Monthly Update

Author’s Title:           Compliance Administration Officer

Department:              Planning and Community Support              File No: DB/14/02

Attachments:

Nil

 

 

 

Motion:

 

That Council notes the information contained in the report on Building Permits approved by staff from 1 June 2016 to 31 July 2016.

 

Moved:             Cr Leo Tellefson

Seconded:      Cr Graeme Milne

Carried.

 

 

1.       Executive Summary

This report provides information on Building Permits approved by staff from 1 June 2016 to 31 July 2016.

2.       List of Building Permits Approved by Council Surveyor

Permit No.

Address

Project Description

Value

Date Approved

20160026

21 Napier Street,
DONALD

New Building: Shed

$ 9,000

01/06/2016

20160027

38 Calder Highway,
NULLAWIL

Re-erect Building: Storage Shed

$10,330

16/06/2016

20160028

58 Woods Street,
DONALD

New Building: Storage Shed Archives

$50,000

23/06/2016

20160029

89 Cumming Avenue, BIRCHIP

Other: Alteration and Addition to Building

$65,747

23/06/2016

20160030

23 Learmonth Street,
CHARLTON

New Building: Shed

$11,500

23/06/2016

20160031

P Nicholls Road,
WYCHEPROOF

New Building: Farm Shed

$11,700

23/06/2016

20160032

18 Birchip Road,
NULLAWIL

New Building: Shade Structure

$22,000

23/06/2016

20160035

65 Berriwillock-Birchip Road,
BIRCHIP

New Building: Covered Ares-Shelter

$85,000

01/07/2016

20160036

548 Gretrix Road, TEDDYWADDY

New Building: Garage

$9,000

21/07/2016

20160037

Racecourse Road, DONALD

New Building: BBQ Shelter& Storage Shed

$18,000

21/07/2016

20160038

36 Dempsey Street, WYCHEPROOF

New Building: Shed

$15,000

21/07/2016

 

 

3.       List of Building Permits Approved by Private Surveyors

Permit No.

Address

Project Description

Value

Date Approved

20160033

Charlton-Jeffcott Road, CHARLTON

New Building: Dwelling

$362,479

21/06/2016

20160034

478 Adams Road,
YEUNGROON EAST

Re-Stump: Dwelling

$7,617

28/06/2016

 

 

 

 

 

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                Wednesday, 10 August 2016

7.2       Correspondence Initiated by Council

Author’s Title:           Administrative Support Officer - Executive Office

Department:              Office of the CEO                                            File No: GO/06/09

Attachments:

Nil

    

 

 

Motion:

 

That Council considers the record of correspondence sent and responses received.

 

Moved:             Cr Stuart McLean

Seconded:      Cr Graeme Milne

Carried.

 

 

Table of correspondence

 

Council Initiative

Correspondence sent to

Date sent

Date of response

Summary of response

Rural Living

Email to Federal Minister for Local Government, Paul Fletcher re meeting to discuss RL

24.03.16

TBA

On hold until after Federal Election

Rural Living

Email to Shadow Federal Minister for Local Government, Julie Collins re: meeting to discuss RL

24.03.16

TBA

On hold until after Federal Election

Cuts to Commonwealth  Road Funding

Commonwealth Ministers for Local Government and for Infrastructure and Transport

23.05.16

03.06.16

Response from Department noting the Ministers cannot respond during the Federal Election caretaker period.

GrainCorp Site Upgrades- Regeneration Project

GrainCorp Managing Director and CEO Mr Mark Palmquist

06.07.16

27.07.16

Attending Councillor Briefing on 7 September to discuss project.

Charlton –St Arnaud Road floodway.

Delay of works.

Regional Director – VicRoads Northern Region

19.07.16

 

 

 


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7.3       Report on Assemblies of Councillors

Author’s Title:           Administrative Support Officer - Executive Office

Department:              Office of the CEO                                            File No: GO/05/04

Attachments:

1       Councillor Briefing Record 6 July 2016

2       Councillor Briefing Record 20 July 2016

 

 

 

Motion:

 

That Council adopts the records of the Councillor Briefings held 6 July and 20 July 2016.

 

Moved:             Cr Stuart McLean

Seconded:      Cr Leo Tellefson

Carried.

 

1.       Key Points/Issues

The Local Government Act 1989 (the Act) provides that a record must be kept of any meeting of Councillors and staff deemed to be an Assembly of Councillors as defined in the Act.

The Act also provides that the record of any Assembly of Councillors is to be reported to the next practicable Ordinary Meeting of Council and recorded in the Minutes.

A record of the Councillor Briefings held on 6 July and 20 July 2016 is attached.

 


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7.3                   Report on Assemblies of Councillors

Attachment 1    Councillor Briefing Record 6 July 2016

 

BULOKE SHIRE COUNCIL

RECORD

Councillor Briefing

 

Date and Time:

6 July 2016                                                  

Time:    5.00pm to 8.00pm

 

Location:

Culgoa Hall

Attendees:

Cr Reid Mather – Mayor

Cr Ellen White

Cr David Pollard

Cr Stuart McLean

Cr Graeme Milne

Cr Leo Tellefson

 

John Hicks –Chief Executive Officer

Bill Hutcheson – Director Corporate Services

Anthony Judd – Director of Works and Technical Services

Lyndie Slade – Acting Manager Community Services

Jessie Holmes – Manager Planning and Community Support

Travis Fitzgibbon- Media and Communications Officer

Apologies:

Cr Gail Sharp

 

 

ITEMS

NO.

TOPIC

ACTIONS

1.

Declarations of Conflicts of Interest

 

2.

Councillor Only Session

 

3.

Presentations

 

 

3.1

Community Rating Subsidies (DCS)

 

 

 

3.2

Review of Local Government Act

Attachment

 

 

3.3

Culgoa Development Group Presentation 6:45pm

 

 

3.4

Governance Service Review

 

Attachment

 

3.5

Drought Funding Projects update

Attachments (2)

4.

Items for Discussion

 

 

4.1

Draft 13 July Ordinary Meeting Agenda

Attachment

5.

Councillor Matters

 

6.

CEO Updates

Rural Living Campaign

 

 

Next Briefing: 

Date and Time:

20 July 2016   

Time:    3.00pm to 6.00pm

Location:

Sea Lake Council Chamber -65 Horace Street  Sea Lake

 

 


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7.3                   Report on Assemblies of Councillors

Attachment 2    Councillor Briefing Record 20 July 2016

 

BULOKE SHIRE COUNCIL

RECORD

Councillor Briefing

 

Date and Time:

20 July  2016                                                  

Time:    3.00pm to 6.00pm

 

Location:

Sea Lake Council Chamber – 65 Horace street Sea Lake

Attendees:

Cr Reid Mather – Mayor

Cr Ellen White

Cr David Pollard

Cr Gail Sharp

Cr Graeme Milne

Anthony Judd – Acting Chief Executive Officer

Bill Hutcheson – Director Corporate Services

Paul Fernee–  Acting Director of Works and Technical Services

Jessie Holmes – Acting Director Community Development

Travis Fitzgibbon - Media and Communications Officer

 

Apologies:

Cr Stuart McLean

Cr Leo Tellefson

Bill Keane – Manager Community Services

John Hicks –Chief Executive Officer

 

 

ITEMS

NO.

TOPIC                                                                                                

ACTIONS

1.

Declarations of Conflicts of Interest

Nil

2.

Councillor Only Session

 

3.

Presentations

 

 

3.1

Charlton Tyre Issues(3.30pm)

 

 

3.2

Advance Sea Lake Committee (4.00pm)  

 

 

3.3

Streetscapes Masterplans DW&TS (4.30pm) 

Attachment  provided at Briefing

 

3.4

 

Service Reviews

Local Laws (MP&CS)

Attachment

 

 

3.5

 

Submission to the Review of Local Government Act (CEO) – follow up discussion        

Attachment

 

 

 

3.6

Influenza  Pandemic Plan  MP & CD

Attachment

4.

Items for Discussion

 

 

4.1

 

 

Draft Loddon Mallee Waste and Resource Recovery Implementation Plan

Attachments (3)

5.

Councillor Matters

 

6.

CEO Updates

 

 

6.1  Wooroonook Lake Committee of Management

 

 

6.2  Sport and Recreation Victoria grant outcome

 

 

6.3  Regional Drought Advocacy document

 

 

 

Next Briefing: 

Date and Time:

3 August 2016   

Time:    5.00pm to 8.00pm

Location:

Donald Council Chamber

 

 

 


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7.4       Planning Applications Received - Monthly Update

Author’s Title:           Planning Officer

Department:              Planning and Community Support              File No: LP/09/01

Attachments:

Nil

 

 

 

Motion:

 

That the Council notes the information contained in the report on planning applications under consideration by staff and the status of each of these applications.

 

Moved:             Cr Graeme Milne

Seconded:      Cr Stuart McLean

Carried.

 

1.       Executive Summary

This report advises provides information on planning applications under consideration by staff and the status of each of these applications.

2.       List of Planning Applications

Application No

Applicant

Address

Date Rec

Summary of Proposal

Status

 664/16

Peter Walder

548 Watchem West School Road, Watchem West

05/07/2016

Use and development of land for Intensive Animal Husbandry (Chickens Farm - Layers) 40,000 birds

New

665/16

Geoffrey Ellis

Yeungroon Road, Charlton

19/07/2016

Use and development of land for Intensive Animal Husbandry (Chicken Breeder Farm) and associated earthworks. 132,000 Birds

Referral/ Notice of application

666/16

TT & EM Pole

340 Judds Road, Charlton

18/07/2016

Use and development for a store (hay shed)

Referral/Notice of application

 

 


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7.5       Letters of Congratulations and Recognition of Achievement/Awards

Author’s Title:           Administrative Support Officer - Executive Office

Department:              Office of the CEO                                            File No: CR/13/01

Attachments:

Nil

 

 

 

Motion:

That Council acknowledges and congratulates the persons and groups mentioned in the report for their achievements.

 

Moved:             Cr Graeme Milne

Seconded:      Cr Leo Tellefson

Carried.

 

1.       Executive Summary

This report acknowledges and congratulates community persons and groups for their success in being recognised for significant achievements or receiving an award.

The report also informs Council of any letters of congratulations or any particular recognition of achievement that Council has received or been awarded in the past month.

2.       Recognition of Achievement Items

Provider

Recipient

Date

Purpose for Recognition

Australian Sheep & Wool Show

Tullamore Park – Donald, Peter and Liz Russell

July 2016

Stud Ewe was awarded Supreme Champion, as well as receiving the Tattykeel Perpetual Trophy. Stud Ram was awarded Supreme Champion.

Racing Australia

Darren Weir

13/07/2016

 

31/07/2016

Broke 13 year old Commonwealth Training Record of  334  winners for a season.

Set a new Commonwealth Training Record of 348 winners in a season.

 

  


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                Wednesday, 10 August 2016

 8.         General Business

8.1       Policy Reports

8.1.1    Review of Instrument of Delegation

Author’s Title:           Director Corporate Services

Department:              Corporate Services                                          File No: LG/10/04

Attachments:

1       Instrument of Delegation (S6)

Relevance to Council Plan 2015  - 2019

Strategic Objective:          An organisation that is responsibly governed with a strong emphasis on sustainable financial and risk management.    

 

 

Motion:

 

That Council in the exercise of the powers conferred by Section 98(1) of the Local Government Act 1989 and any other Act, regulation or local law referred to in the attached Instrument of Delegation from Council to Designated Members of Council Staff, Buloke Shire Council resolves that:

(a)     There be delegated to the members of Council staff holding, acting or in performing the duties of the offices or positions referred to in the attached Instrument of Delegation to Members of Council staff, the powers, duties and functions set out in that instrument, subject to the conditions and limitations specified in that Instrument.

 

(b)     The Instrument comes into force immediately upon the Common Seal of Council being affixed to the Instrument.

 

(c)     On the coming into force of the Instrument all previous delegations to members of Council staff (other than the Chief Executive Officer) are revoked.

 

(d)     The duties and functions set out in the Instrument must be performed and the powers set out in the instruments must be executed, in accordance with any Council policies or guidelines as adopted from time to time.

 

Moved:             Cr Leo Tellefson

Seconded:      Cr Stuart McLean

Carried.

 

1.       Executive Summary

Many Council decisions are not made at Council meetings. In view of the range of legislative and regulatory responsibilities of Local Government it would not be possible for the sector to function effectively if this was the case. Instead, decision-making power can be delegated to special committees or to members of Council staff. The nature and extent of these delegations are controlled through formal Instruments of Delegation.

 

Delegations are different from authorisations. The decision of a delegate of Council is “deemed” to be a decision by Council. The decision by a person appointed by Council to a statutory position, for example, an Authorised Officer, is not. That person’s powers and responsibilities are quite distinct from those of Council.

 

Delegations should be updated following any change to the organisational structure where the structure has an impact on the positions named within existing delegations and also when there have been any changes to legislation.  In this case there have been a few minor changes to the Planning and Environment Act and to the Road Management Act 2004 which take effect from 1 July 2016.

 

This Report sets out the Instrument of Delegation from Council to Staff (S6).

 

2.       Financial Implications

There are no financial implications arising from this change.

3.       Cost Shift Considerations

There are no cost shifting implications arising from this change.

4.       Community Consultation

Following adoption by Council this Instrument of Delegation will be available to the public via Council’s web site.

5.       Internal Consultation

Relevant staff will be notified of their delegations following adoption by Council.

6.       Legislative / Policy Implications

This document is in accordance with section 98(1) of the Local Government Act 1989.

7.       Environmental Sustainability

Not Applicable.

8.       Conflict of Interest Considerations

No officer involved in the preparation of this report has a conflict of interest.

9.       Conclusion

Changes to the Instrument of Delegation will occur on a regular basis.  This report takes into account changes to the organisational structure and changes to legislation and recommends appropriate changes to the Instrument of Delegation from Council to Staff (S6).

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                                                     Wednesday, 10 August 2016

8.1.1                 Review of Instrument of Delegation

Attachment 1    Instrument of Delegation (S6)

 

S6. Instrument of Delegation - Members of Staff

Preamble

Instrument of Delegation

In exercise of the power conferred by section 98(1) of the Local Government Act 1989 and the other legislation referred to in the attached Schedule, the Council:

1. delegates each duty and/or function and/or power described in column 1 of the Schedule (and summarised in column 2 of the Schedule) to the member of Council staff holding, acting in or performing the duties of the office or position described opposite each such duty and/or function and/or power in column 3 of the Schedule;

2. record that a reference in the Schedule are as follows:

·      CAPD: Coordinator Asset Planning & Delivery -

·      CTL: Compliance Team Leader -

·      DWTS: Director Works & Technical Services -

·      EHO: Environmental Health Officer -

·      CEO: Chief Executive Officer -

·      SAE: Senior Assets Engineer -

·      CW: Coordinator Works -

·      DCS: Director Corporate Services -

·      MPCS: Manager Planning & Community Support -

·      PO: Planning Officer -



3. declares that:

3.1 this Instrument of Delegation is authorised by a resolution of Council passed on 10 August 2016 and

3.2 the delegation:

3.2.1 comes into force immediately the common seal of Council is affixed to this Instrument of Delegation;
3.2.2 remains in force until varied or revoked;
3.2.3 is subject to any conditions and limitations set out in sub-paragraph 3.3, and the Schedule; and
3.2.4 must be exercised in accordance with any guidelines or policies which Council from time to time adopts; and


3.3 the delegate must not determine the issue, take the action or do the act or thing:


3.3.1 if the issue, action, act or thing is an issue, action or thing which Council has previously designated as an issue, action, act or thing which must be the subject of a Resolution of Council; or
3.3.2 if the determining of the issue, taking of the action or doing of the act or thing would or would be likely to involve a decision which is inconsistent with a

(a) policy; or
(b) strategy
adopted by Council; or

3.3.3 if the determining of the issue, the taking of the action or the doing of the act or thing cannot be the subject of a lawful delegation, whether on account of section 98(1)(a)-(f) (inclusive) of the Act or otherwise; or
3.3.4 the determining of the issue, the taking of the action or the doing of the act or thing is already the subject of an exclusive delegation to another member of Council staff.


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8.1.1                 Review of Instrument of Delegation

Attachment 1    Instrument of Delegation (S6)

 

Delegation Sources

·      Domestic Animals Act 1994

·      Environment Protection Act 1970

·      Food Act 1984

·      Heritage Act 1995

·      Planning and Environment Act 1987

·      Rail Safety (Local Operations) Act 2006

·      Residential Tenancies Act 1997

·      Road Management Act 2004

·      Planning and Environment Regulations 2015

·      Planning and Environment (Fees) Interim Regulations 2015

·      Residential Tenancies (Caravan Parks and Movable Dwellings Registration and Standards) Regulations 2010

·      Road Management (General) Regulations 2016

·      Road Management (Works and Infrastructure) Regulations 2015


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting                                                                                       Wednesday, 10 August 2016

8.1.1                 Review of Instrument of Delegation

Attachment 1    Instrument of Delegation (S6)

 

S6. Instrument of Delegation - Members of Staff

Domestic Animals Act 1994

Provision

Item Delegated

Delegate

Conditions and Limitations

s.41A(1)

power to declare a dog to be a menacing dog

CEO, CTL

Council may delegate this power to an authorised officer

 

Environment Protection Act 1970

Provision

Item Delegated

Delegate

Conditions and Limitations

s.53M(3)

power to require further information

EHO, MPCS

s.53M(4)

duty to advise applicant that application is not to be dealt with

EHO, MPCS

s.53M(5)

duty to approve plans, issue permit or refuse permit

CEO, CTL, EHO, MPCS

refusal must be ratified by council or it is of no effect

s.53M(6)

power to refuse to issue septic tank permit

EHO, MPCS

refusal must be ratified by council or it is of no effect

s.53M(7)

duty to refuse to issue a permit in circumstances in (a)-(c)

EHO, MPCS

refusal must be ratified by council or it is of no effect

 

Food Act 1984

Provision

Item Delegated

Delegate

Conditions and Limitations

s.19(2)(a)

power to direct by written order that the food premises be put into a clean and sanitary condition

EHO

If section 19(1) applies

s.19(2)(b)

power to direct by written order that specified steps be taken to ensure that food prepared, sold or handled is safe and suitable

EHO

If section 19(1) applies

s.19(4)(a)

power to direct that an order made under section 19(3)(a) or (b), (i) be affixed to a conspicuous part of the premises, and (ii) inform the public by notice in a published newspaper or otherwise

EHO

If section 19(1) applies

s.19(6)(a)

duty to revoke any order under section 19 if satisfied that an order has been complied with

EHO, MPCS

If section 19(1) applies

s.19(6)(b)

duty to give written notice of revocation under section 19(6)(a) if satisfied that an order has been complied with

EHO

If section 19(1) applies

s.19AA(2)

power to direct, by written order, that a person must take any of the actions described in (a)-(c).

EHO

where council is the registration authority

s.19AA(4)(c)

power to direct, in an order made under s.19AA(2) or a subsequent written order, that a person must ensure that any food or class of food is not removed from the premises

EHO

Note: the power to direct the matters under s.19AA(4)(a) and (b) not capable of delegation and so such directions must be made by a Council resolution

s.19AA(7)

duty to revoke order issued under s.19AA and give written notice of revocation, if satisfied that that order has been complied with

EHO

where council is the registration authority

s.19CB(4)(b)

power to request copy of records

EHO

where council is the registration authority

s.19E(1)(d)

power to request a copy of the food safety program

EHO

where council is the registration authority

s.19GB

power to request proprietor to provide written details of the name, qualification or experience of the current food safety supervisor

EHO

where council is the registration authority

s.19M(4)(a) & (5)

power to conduct a food safety audit and take actions where deficiencies are identified

EHO

where council is the registration authority

s.19NA(1)

power to request food safety audit reports

EHO

where council is the registration authority

s.19U(3)

power to waive and vary the costs of a food safety audit if there are special circumstances

EHO

s.19UA

power to charge fees for conducting a food safety assessment or inspection

EHO

except for an assessment required by a declaration under section 19C or an inspection under sections 38B(1)(c) or 39.

s.19W

power to direct a proprietor of a food premises to comply with any requirement under Part IIIB

EHO

where council is the registration authority

s.19W(3)(a)

power to direct a proprietor of a food premises to have staff at the premises undertake training or instruction

EHO

where council is the registration authority

s.19W(3)(b)

power to direct a proprietor of a food premises to have details of any staff training incorporated into the minimum records required to be kept or food safety program of the premises

EHO

where council is the registration authority

power to register, renew or transfer registration

EHO

where council is the registration authority
refusal to grant/renew/transfer registration must be ratified by Council or the CEO (see section 58A(2))

s.38AA(5)

power to (a) request further information; or (b) advise the proprietor that the premises must be registered if the premises are not exempt

EHO

where council is the registration authority

s.38AB(4)

power to fix a fee for the receipt of a notification under section 38AA in accordance with a declaration under subsection (1)

EHO

where council is the registration authority

s.38A(4)

power to request a copy of a completed food safety program template

EHO

where council is the registration authority

s.38B(1)(a)

duty to assess the application and determine which class of food premises under section 19C the food premises belongs

EHO

where council is the registration authority

s.38B(1)(b)

duty to ensure proprietor has complied with requirements of section 38A

EHO

where council is the registration authority

s.38B(2)

duty to be satisfied of the matters in section 38B(2)(a)-(b)

EHO

where council is the registration authority

s.38D(1)

duty to ensure compliance with the applicable provisions of section 38C and inspect the premises if required by section 39

EHO

where council is the registration authority

s.38D(2)

duty to be satisfied of the matters in section 38D(2)(a)-(d)

EHO

where council is the registration authority

s.38D(3)

power to request copies of any audit reports

EHO

where council is the registration authority

s.38E(2)

power to register the food premises on a conditional basis

EHO

where council is the registration authority;
not exceeding the prescribed time limit defined under subsection (5).

s.38E(4)

duty to register the food premises when conditions are satisfied

EHO

where council is the registration authority

s.38F(3)(b)

power to require proprietor to comply with requirements of this Act

EHO

where council is the registration authority

s.39A

power to register, renew or transfer food premises despite minor defects

EHO

where council is the registration authority
only if satisfied of matters in subsections (2)(a)-(c)

s.40(2)

power to incorporate the certificate of registration in one document with any certificate of registration under Part 6 of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008

EHO

s.40C(2)

power to grant or renew the registration of food premises for a period of less than 1 year

EHO

where council is the registration authority

s.40D(1)

power to suspend or revoke the registration of food premises

EHO

where council is the registration authority

s.43F(6)

duty to be satisfied that registration requirements under Division 3 have been met prior to registering, transferring or renewing registration of a component of a food business

EHO

where council is the registration authority

s.43F(7)

power to register the components of the food business that meet requirements in Division 3 and power to refuse to register the components that do not meet the requirements

EHO

where council is the registration authority

s.46(5)

power to institute proceedings against another person where the offence was due to an act or default by that other person and where the first person charged could successfully defend a prosecution, without proceedings first being instituted against the person first charged

CEO, MPCS

where council is the registration authority

 

Heritage Act 1995

Provision

Item Delegated

Delegate

Conditions and Limitations

s.84(2)

power to sub-delegate Executive Director's functions

CEO, MPCS

must obtain Executive Director's written consent first.

 

Planning and Environment Act 1987

Provision

Item Delegated

Delegate

Conditions and Limitations

s.4B

power to prepare an amendment to the Victoria Planning Provisions

CEO, MPCS, PO

if authorised by the Minister

s.4G

function of receiving prescribed documents and a copy of the Victoria Planning Provisions from the Minister

MPCS, PO

s.4H

duty to make amendment to Victoria Planning Provisions available

MPCS, PO

s.4I

duty to keep Victoria Planning Provisions and other documents available

MPCS, PO

s.8A(2)

power to prepare amendment to the planning scheme where the Minister has given consent under s.8A

MPCS, PO

s. 8A(3)

power to apply to Minister to prepare an amendment to the planning scheme

MPCS, PO

s.8A(5)

function of receiving notice of the Minister's decision

MPCS, PO

s.8A(7)

power to prepare the amendment specified in the application without the Minister's authorisation if no response received after 10 business days

MPCS, PO

s.8B(2)

power to apply to the Minister for authorisation to prepare an amendment to the planning scheme of an adjoining municipal district

MPCS, PO

s.12(3)

power to carry out studies and do things to ensure proper use of land and consult with other persons to ensure co-ordination of planning scheme with these persons

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.12A(1)

duty to prepare a municipal strategic statement (including power to prepare a municipal strategic statement under section 19 of the Planning and Environment (Planning Schemes) Act 1996)

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.12B(1)

duty to review planning scheme

CEO, MPCS, PO

Council to ratify

s.12B(2)

duty to review planning scheme at direction of Minister

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.12B(5)

duty to report findings of review of planning scheme to Minister without delay

MPCS, PO

s.14

duties of a Responsible Authority as set out in subsections (a) to (d)

MPCS, PO

s.17(1)

duty of giving copy amendment to the planning scheme

MPCS, PO

s.17(2)

duty of giving copy s.173 agreement

MPCS, PO

s.17(3)

duty of giving copy amendment, explanatory report and relevant documents to the Minister within 10 business days

MPCS, PO

s.18

duty to make amendment etc. available

MPCS, PO

s.19

power to give notice, to decide not to give notice, to publish notice of amendment to a planning scheme and to exercise any other power under section 19 to a planning scheme

MPCS, PO

Advice to CEO

s.19

function of receiving notice of preparation of an amendment to a planning scheme

MPCS, PO

where Council is not the planning authority and the amendment affects land within Council's municipal district; or
where the amendment will amend the planning scheme to designate Council as an acquiring authority.

s.20(1)

power to apply to Minister for exemption from the requirements of section 19

MPCS, PO

s.21(2)

duty to make submissions available

MPCS, PO

s.21A(4)

duty to publish notice in accordance with section

MPCS, PO

s.22

duty to consider all submissions

MPCS, PO

s.23(1)(b)

duty to refer submissions which request a change to the amendment to a panel

MPCS, PO

s.23(2)

power to refer to a panel submissions which do not require a change to the amendment

MPCS, PO

s.24

function to represent council and present a submission at a panel hearing (including a hearing referred to in section 96D)

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.26(1)

power to make report available for inspection

MPCS, PO

s.26(2)

duty to keep report of panel available for inspection

MPCS, PO

s.27(2)

power to apply for exemption if panel's report not received

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.30(4)(a)

duty to say if amendment has lapsed

MPCS, PO

s.30(4)(b)

duty to provide information in writing upon request

MPCS, PO

s.32(2)

duty to give more notice if required

MPCS, PO

s.33(1)

duty to give more notice of changes to an amendment

MPCS, PO

s.36(2)

duty to give notice of approval of amendment

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.38(5)

duty to give notice of revocation of an amendment

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.39

function of being a party to a proceeding commenced under section 39 and duty to comply with determination by VCAT

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.40(1)

function of lodging copy of approved amendment

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.41

duty to make approved amendment available

MPCS, PO

s.42

duty to make copy of planning scheme available

MPCS, PO

s.46AS(ac)

power to request the Growth Areas Authority to provide advice on any matter relating to land in Victoria or an objective of planning in Victoria

MPCS, PO

s.46GF

duty to comply with directions issued by the Minister

MPCS

s.46GG

duty to include a condition in a permit relating to matters set out in s.46GG(c) and (d)

MPCS

s.46GH(1)

power to require the payment of an amount of infrastructure levy to be secured to Council's satisfaction

MPCS

where council is a collecting agency

s.46GH(2)

power to accept the provision of land, works, services or facilities in part or full satisfaction of the amount of infrastructure levy payable

MPCS

where council is a collecting agency

s.46GH(3)

duty to obtain the agreement of the relevant development agency or agencies specified in the approved infrastructure contributions plan before accepting the provision of land, works, services or facilities by the applicant

MPCS

where council is a collecting agency

s.46GI(1)

duty to keep proper accounts of any amount of infrastructure levy paid to it as a collecting agency or a development agency under part 2 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987

MPCS

must be done in accordance with Local Government Act 1989.

s.46GI(2)

duty to forward to a development agency any part of an infrastructure levy paid to council which is imposed for plan preparation costs incurred by development agency or for carrying out of works, services or facilities on behalf of the development agency

MPCS

s.46GI(3)

duty to apply levy amount only in accordance with s.46GI(3) (a) and (b)

MPCS

s46GI(4)

power to refund any amount of infrastructure levy paid to it as a development agency under Part 2 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 if satisfied that the development is not to proceed

CEO

s.46GI(5)

duty to take action described in s.46GI(5)(c) – (e) where s.46GI(5)(a) and (b) applies.

MPCS

s.46GL

power to recover any amount of infrastructure levy as a debt due to Council

MPCS

where council is a collecting agency

s.46GM

duty to prepare report and give a report to the Minister

CEO

where council is a collecting agency or development agency

s.46N(1)

duty to include condition in permit regarding payment of development infrastructure levy

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.46N(2)(c)

function of determining time and manner for receipt of development contributions levy

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.46N(2)(d)

power to enter into an agreement with the applicant regarding payment of development infrastructure levy

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.46O(1)(a) & (2)(a)

power to ensure that community infrastructure levy is paid, or agreement is in place, prior to issuing building permit

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.46O(1)(d) & (2)(d)

power to enter into agreement with the applicant regarding payment of community infrastructure levy

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.46P(1)

power to require payment of amount of levy under section 46N or section 46O to be satisfactorily secured

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.46P(2)

power to accept provision of land, works, services or facilities in part or full payment of levy payable

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.46Q(1)

duty to keep proper accounts of levies paid

DCS, MPCS, PO

s.46Q(1A)

duty to forward to development agency part of levy imposed for carrying out works, services, or facilities on behalf of development agency or plan preparation costs incurred by a development agency or plan preparation costs incurred by a development agency

DCS, MPCS, PO

s.46Q(2)

duty to apply levy only for a purpose relating to the provision of plan preparation costs or the works, services and facilities in respect of which the levy was paid etc

CEO

s.46Q(3)

power to refund any amount of levy paid if it is satisfied the development is not to proceed

CEO

only applies when levy is paid to Council as a 'development agency'

s.46Q(4)(c)

duty to pay amount to current owners of land in the area if an amount of levy has been paid to a municipal council as a development agency for plan preparation costs incurred by the council or for the provision by the council of works, services or facilities in an area under s.46Q(4)(a)

CEO

must be done within six months of the end of the period required by the development contributions plan and with the consent of, and in the manner approved by, the Minister

s.46Q(4)(d)

duty to submit to the Minister an amendment to the approved development contributions plan

CEO, MPCS, PO

must be done in accordance with Part 3

s46Q(4)(e)

duty to expend that amount on other works etc.

CEO

with the consent of, and in the manner approved by, the Minister

s.46QC

power to recover any amount of levy payable under Part 3B

CEO

s.46QD

duty to prepare report and give a report to the Minister

CEO

where council is a collecting agency or development agency

s.46V(3)

duty to make a copy of the approved strategy plan (being the Melbourne Airport Environs Strategy Plan) and any documents lodged with it available

MPCS, PO

s.46Y

duty to carry out works in conformity with the approved strategy plan

MPCS, PO

s.47

power to decide that an application for a planning permit does not comply with that Act

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.49(1)

duty to keep a register of all applications for permits and determinations relating to permits

MPCS, PO

s.49(2)

duty to make register available for inspection

MPCS, PO

s.50(4)

duty to amend application

MPCS, PO

s.50(5)

power to refuse to amend application

MPCS, PO

s.50(6)

duty to make note of amendment to application in register

MPCS, PO

s.50A(1)

power to make amendment to application

MPCS, PO

s.50A(3)

power to require applicant to notify owner and make a declaration that notice has been given

MPCS, PO

s.50A(4)

duty to note amendment to application in register

MPCS, PO

s.51

duty to make copy of application available for inspection

MPCS, PO

s.52(1)(a)

duty to give notice of the application to owners/occupiers of adjoining allotments unless satisfied that the grant of permit would not cause material detriment to any person

MPCS, PO

s.52(1)(b)

duty to give notice of the application to other municipal councils where appropriate

MPCS, PO

s.52(1)(c)

duty to give notice of the application to all persons required by the planning scheme

MPCS, PO

s.52(1)(ca)

duty to give notice of the application to owners and occupiers of land benefited by a registered restrictive covenant if may result in breach of covenant

MPCS, PO

s.52(1)(cb)

duty to give notice of the application to owners and occupiers of land benefited by a registered restrictive covenant if application is to remove or vary the covenant

MPCS, PO

s.52(1)(d)

duty to give notice of the application to other persons who may be detrimentally effected

MPCS, PO

s.52(1AA)

duty to give notice of an application to remove or vary a registered restrictive covenant

MPCS, PO

s.52(3)

power to give any further notice of an application where appropriate

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.53(1)

power to require the applicant to give notice under section 52(1) to persons specified by it

MPCS, PO

s.53(1A)

power to require the applicant to give the notice under section 52(1AA)

MPCS, PO

s.54(1)

power to require the applicant to provide more information

MPCS, PO

s.54(1A)

duty to give notice in writing of information required under section 54(1)

MPCS, PO

s.54(1B)

duty to specify the lapse date for an application

MPCS, PO

s.54A(3)

power to decide to extend time or refuse to extend time to give required information

MPCS, PO

s.54A(4)

duty to give written notice of decision to extend or refuse to extend time und section 54A(3)

MPCS, PO

s.55(1)

duty to give copy application, together with the prescribed information, to every referral authority specified in the planning scheme

MPCS, PO

s.57(2A)

power to reject objections considered made primarily for commercial advantage for the objector

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.57(3)

function of receiving name and address of persons to whom notice of decision is to go

MPCS, PO

s.57(5)

duty to make available for inspection copy of all objections

MPCS, PO

s.57A(4)

duty to amend application in accordance with applicant's request, subject to section 57A(5)

MPCS, PO

s.57A(5)

power to refuse to amend application

MPCS, PO

s.57A(6)

duty to note amendments to application in register

MPCS, PO

s.57B(1)

duty to determine whether and to whom notice should be given

MPCS, PO

s.57B(2)

duty to consider certain matters in determining whether notice should be given

MPCS, PO

s.57C(1)

duty to give copy of amended application to referral authority

MPCS, PO

s.58

duty to consider every application for a permit

MPCS, PO

s.58A

power to request advice from the Planning Application Committee

MPCS, PO

s.60

duty to consider certain matters

MPCS, PO

s60(1A)

power to consider certain matters before deciding on application

MPCS, PO

s.60(1B)

duty to consider number of objectors in considering whether use or development may have significant social effect

DWTS

s.61(1)

power to determine permit application, either to decide to grant a permit, to decide to grant a permit with conditions or to refuse a permit application

MPCS, PO

the permit must not be inconsistent with a cultural heritage management plan under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006


Review and Approval by CEO
If permit refused must be in consultation with CEO and Council

s.61(2)

duty to decide to refuse to grant a permit if a relevant determining referral authority objects to grant of permit

MPCS, PO

s.61(2A)

power to decide to refuse to grant a permit if a relevant recommending referral authority objects to the grant of permit

MPCS, PO

s.61(3)(a)

duty not to decide to grant a permit to use coastal Crown land without Minister's consent

MPCS, PO

s.61(3)(b)

duty to refuse to grant the permit without the Minister's consent

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.61(4)

duty to refuse to grant the permit if grant would authorise a breach of a registered restrictive covenant

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.62(1)

duty to include certain conditions in deciding to grant a permit

MPCS, PO

In consultation with CEO and advice to Council

s.62(2)

power to include other conditions

MPCS, PO

s.62(4)

duty to ensure conditions are consistent with paragraphs (a),(b) and (c)

MPCS, PO

s.62(5)(a)

power to include a permit condition to implement an approved development contributions plan

MPCS, PO

In consultation with CEO and Council

s.62(5)(b)

power to include a permit condition that specified works be provided on or to the land or paid for in accordance with section 173 agreement

MPCS, PO

In consultation with CEO and Council

s.62(5)(c)

power to include a permit condition that specified works be provided or paid for by the applicant

MPCS, PO

s.62(6)(a)

duty not to include a permit condition requiring a person to pay an amount for or provide works except in accordance with section 62(5) or section 46N

MPCS, PO

s.62(6)(b)

duty not to include a permit condition requiring a person to pay an amount for or provide works except a condition that a planning scheme requires to be included as referred to in section 62(1)(a)

MPCS, PO

s.63

duty to issue the permit where made a decision in favour of the application (if no one has objected)

MPCS, PO

s.64(1)

duty to give notice of decision to grant a permit to applicant and objectors

MPCS, PO

this provision applies also to a decision to grant an amendment to a permit - see section 75

s.64(3)

duty not to issue a permit until after the specified period

MPCS, PO

this provision applies also to a decision to grant an amendment to a permit - see section 75

s.64(5)

duty to give each objector a copy of an exempt decision

MPCS, PO

this provision applies also to a decision to grant an amendment to a permit - see section 75

s.64A

duty not to issue permit until the end of a period when an application for review may be lodged with VCAT or until VCAT has determined the application, if a relevant recommending referral authority has objected to the grant of a permit

MPCS, PO

this provision applies also to a decision to grant an amendment to a permit - see section 75A

s.65(1)

duty to give notice of refusal to grant permit to applicant and person who objected under section 57

MPCS, PO

s.66(1)

duty to give notice under section 64 or section 65 and copy permit to relevant determining referral authorities

MPCS, PO

s.66(2)

duty to give a recommending referral authority notice of its decision to grant a permit

MPCS, PO

if the recommending referral authority objected to the grant of the permit or the responsible authority decided not to include a condition on the permit recommended by the recommending referral authority

s.66(4)

duty to give a recommending referral authority notice of its decision to refuse a permit

MPCS, PO

if the recommending referral authority objected to the grant of the permit or the recommending referral authority recommended that a permit condition be included on the permit

s.66(6)

duty to give a recommending referral authority a copy of any permit which Council decides to grant and a copy of any notice given under section 64 or 65

MPCS, PO

if the recommending referral authority did not object to the grant of the permit or the recommending referral authority did not recommend a condition be included on the permit

s.69(1)

function of receiving application for extension of time of permit

MPCS, PO

s.69(1A)

function of receiving application for extension of time to complete development

MPCS, PO

s.69(2)

power to extend time

MPCS, PO

s.70

duty to make copy permit available for inspection

MPCS, PO

s.71(1)

power to correct certain mistakes

MPCS, PO

s.71(2)

duty to note corrections in register

MPCS, PO

S.73

power to decide to grant amendment subject to conditions

MPCS, PO

S.74

duty to issue amended permit to applicant if no objectors

MPCS, PO

S.76

duty to give applicant and objectors notice of decision to refuse to grant amendment to permit

MPCS, PO

s.76A(1)

duty to give relevant determining referral authorities copy of amended permit and copy of notice

MPCS, PO

s.76A(2)

duty to give a recommending referral authority notice of its decision to grant an amendment to a permit

MPCS, PO

if the recommending referral authority objected to the amendment of the permit or the responsible authority decided not to include a condition on the amended permit recommended by the recommending referral authority

s.76A(4)

duty to give a recommending referral authority notice of its decision to refuse a permit

MPCS, PO

if the recommending referral authority objected to the amendment of the permit or the recommending referral authority recommended that a permit condition be included on the amended permit

s.76A(6)

duty to give a recommending referral authority a copy of any amended permit which Council decides to grant and a copy of any notice given under section 64 or 76

MPCS, PO

if the recommending referral authority did not object to the amendment of the permit or the recommending referral authority did not recommend a condition be included on the amended permit

s.76D

duty to comply with direction of Minister to issue amended permit

CEO, MPCS, PO

S.83

function of being respondent to an appeal

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.83B

duty to give or publish notice of application for review

MPCS, PO

s.84(1)

power to decide on an application at any time after an appeal is lodged against failure to grant a permit

MPCS, PO

In consultation with CEO

s.84(2)

duty not to issue a permit or notice of decision or refusal after an application is made for review of a failure to grant a permit

MPCS, PO

s.84(3)

duty to tell principal registrar if decide to grant a permit after an application is made for review of its failure to grant a permit

MPCS, PO

s.84(6)

duty to issue permit on receipt of advice within 3 working days

MPCS, PO

s.86

duty to issue a permit at order of Tribunal within 3 working days

MPCS, PO

s.87(3)

power to apply to VCAT for the cancellation or amendment of a permit

CEO, MPCS, PO

In consultation with Council

s.90(1)

function of being heard at hearing of request for cancellation or amendment of a permit

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.91(2)

duty to comply with the directions of VCAT

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.91(2A)

duty to issue amended permit to owner if Tribunal so directs

MPCS, PO

s.92

duty to give notice of cancellation/amendment of permit by VCAT to persons entitled to be heard under section 90

MPCS, PO

s.93(2)

duty to give notice of VCAT order to stop development

MPCS, PO

s.95(3)

function of referring certain applications to the Minister

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.95(4)

duty to comply with an order or direction

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.96(1)

duty to obtain a permit from the Minister to use and develop its land

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.96(2)

function of giving consent to other persons to apply to the Minister for a permit to use and develop Council land

MPCS, PO

s.96A(2)

power to agree to consider an application for permit concurrently with preparation of proposed amendment

MPCS, PO

s.96C

power to give notice, to decide not to give notice, to publish notice and to exercise any other power under section 96C

MPCS, PO

s.96F

duty to consider the panel's report under section 96E

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.96G(1)

power to determine to recommend that a permit be granted or to refuse to recommend that a permit be granted and power to notify applicant of the determination (including power to give notice under section 23 of the Planning and Environment (Planning Schemes) Act 1996)

CEO, MPCS, PO

In consultation with Council

s.96H(3)

power to give notice in compliance with Minister's direction

MPCS, PO

In consultation with CEO

s.96J

power to issue permit as directed by the Minister

MPCS, PO

s.96K

duty to comply with direction of the Minister to give notice of refusal

MPCS, PO

s. 96Z

duty to keep levy certificates given to it under ss. 47 or 96A for no less than 5 years from receipt of the certificate

MPCS, PO

s.97C

power to request Minister to decide the application

MPCS, PO

In consultation with Council and CEO

s.97D(1)

duty to comply with directions of Minister to supply any document or assistance relating to application

MPCS, PO

s.97G(3)

function of receiving from Minister copy of notice of refusal to grant permit or copy of any permit granted by the Minister

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.97G(6)

duty to make a copy of permits issued under section 97F available for inspection

MPCS, PO

s.97L

duty to include Ministerial decisions in a register kept under section 49

MPCS, PO

s.97MH

duty to provide information or assistance to the Planning Application Committee

MPCS, PO

s.97MI

duty to contribute to the costs of the Planning Application Committee or subcommittee

MPCS, PO

s.97O

duty to consider application and issue or refuse to issue certificate of compliance

MPCS, PO

s.97P(3)

duty to comply with directions of VCAT following an application for review of a failure or refusal to issue a certificate

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.97Q(2)

function of being heard by VCAT at hearing of request for amendment or cancellation of certificate

MPCS, PO

In consultation with CEO and Council

s.97Q(4)

duty to comply with directions of VCAT

MPCS, PO

s.97R

duty to keep register of all applications for certificate of compliance and related decisions

MPCS, PO

s.98(1)&(2)

function of receiving claim for compensation in certain circumstances

MPCS, PO

s.98(4)

duty to inform any person of the name of the person from whom compensation can be claimed

MPCS, PO

s.101

function of receiving claim for expenses in conjunction with claim

MPCS, PO

s.103

power to reject a claim for compensation in certain circumstances

MPCS, PO

In consultation with CEO

s.107(1)

function of receiving claim for compensation

MPCS, PO

s.107(3)

power to agree to extend time for making claim

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.114(1)

power to apply to the VCAT for an enforcement order

CEO, MPCS, PO

In consultation with Council

s.117(1)(a)

function of making a submission to the VCAT where objections are received

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.120(1)

power to apply for an interim enforcement order where section 114 application has been made

CEO, MPCS, PO

In consultation with Council

s.123(1)

power to carry out work required by enforcement order and recover costs

MPCS, PO

s.123(2)

power to sell buildings, materials, etc salvaged in carrying out work under section 123(1)

CEO

except Crown Land

In consultation with Council

s.129

function of recovering penalties

MPCS, PO

s.130(5)

power to allow person served with an infringement notice further time

MPCS, PO

s.149A(1)

power to refer a matter to the VCAT for determination

CEO

In consultation with Council

s.149A(1A)

power to apply to VCAT for the determination of a matter relating to the interpretation of a s.173 agreement

MPCS, PO

s.156

duty to pay fees and allowances (including a payment to the Crown under subsection (2A)), and payment or reimbursement for reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the panel in carrying out its functions unless the Minister directs otherwise under subsection (2B)power to ask for contribution under subsection (3) and power to abandon amendment or part of it under subsection (4)

MPCS, PO

where council is the relevant planning authority

s.171(2)(f)

power to carry out studies and commission reports

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.171(2)(g)

power to grant and reserve easements

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.173

power to enter into agreement covering matters set out in section 174

CEO, MPCS, PO

In consultation with Council

power to decide whether something is to the satisfaction of Council, where an agreement made under section 173 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 requires something to be to the satisfaction of Council or Responsible Authority

CEO, MPCS, PO

In consultation with Council

power to give consent on behalf of Council, where an agreement made under section 173 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 requires that something may not be done without the consent of Council or Responsible Authority

CEO, MPCS, PO

In consultation with Council

s.177(2)

power to end a section 173 agreement with the agreement of all those bound by any covenant in the agreement or otherwise in accordance with Division 2 of Part 9

CEO, MPCS, PO

In consultation with Council

s.178

power to amend a s.173 agreement with the agreement of all those bound by any covenant in the agreement or otherwise in accordance with Division 2 of Part 9

CEO, MPCS, PO

In consultation with Council

s.178A(1)

function of receiving application to amend or end an agreement

MPCS, PO

s.178A(3)

function of notifying the owner as to whether it agrees in principle to the proposal under s.178A(1)

MPCS, PO

s.178A(4)

function of notifying the applicant and the owner as to whether it agrees in principle to the proposal

MPCS, PO

s.178A(5)

power to propose to amend or end an agreement

MPCS, PO

s.178B(1)

duty to consider certain matters when considering proposal to amend an agreement

MPCS, PO

s.178B(2)

duty to consider certain matters when considering proposal to end an agreement

MPCS, PO

s.178C(2)

duty to give notice of the proposal to all parties to the agreement and other persons who may be detrimentally affected by decision to amend or end

MPCS, PO

s.178C(4)

function of determining how to give notice under s.178C(2)

MPCS, PO

s.178E(1)

duty not to make decision until after 14 days after notice has been given

MPCS, PO

s.178E(2)(a)

power to amend or end the agreement in accordance with the proposal

MPCS, PO

If no objections are made under s.178D
Must consider matters in s.178B

s.178E(2)(b)

power to amend or end the agreement in a manner that is not substantively different from the proposal

MPCS, PO

If no objections are made under s.178D
Must consider matters in s.178B

s.178E(2)(c)

power to refuse to amend or end the agreement

MPCS, PO

If no objections are made under s.178D
Must consider matters in s.178B

s.178E(3)(a)

power to amend or end the agreement in accordance with the proposal

MPCS, PO

After considering objections, submissions and matters in s.178B

s.178E(3)(b)

power to amend or end the agreement in a manner that is not substantively different from the proposal

MPCS, PO

After considering objections, submissions and matters in s.178B

s.178E(3)(c)

power to amend or end the agreement in a manner that is substantively different from the proposal

MPCS, PO

After considering objections, submissions and matters in s.178B

s.178E(3)(d)

power to refuse to amend or end the agreement

MPCS, PO

After considering objections, submissions and matters in s.178B

s.178F(1)

duty to give notice of its decision under s.178E(3)(a) or (b)

MPCS, PO

s.178F(2)

duty to give notice of its decision under s.178E(2)(c) or (3)(d)

MPCS, PO

s.178F(4)

duty not to proceed to amend or end an agreement under s.178E until at least 21 days after notice has been given or until an application for review to the Tribunal has been determined or withdrawn

MPCS, PO

s.178G

duty to sign amended agreement and give copy to each other party to the agreement

MPCS, PO

s.178H

power to require a person who applies to amend or end an agreement to pay the costs of giving notices and preparing the amended agreement

MPCS, PO

s.178I(3)

duty to notify, in writing, each party to the agreement of the ending of the agreement relating to Crown land

MPCS, PO

s.179(2)

duty to make available for inspection copy agreement

MPCS, PO

s.181

duty to apply to the Registrar of Titles to record the agreement and to deliver a memorial to Registrar-General

MPCS, PO

s.181(1A)(a)

power to apply to the Registrar of Titles to record the agreement

MPCS, PO

s.181(1A)(b)

duty to apply to the Registrar of Titles, without delay, to record the agreement

MPCS, PO

s.182

power to enforce an agreement

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.183

duty to tell Registrar of Titles of ending/amendment of agreement

MPCS, PO

s.184F(1)

power to decide to amend or end an agreement at any time after an application for review of the failure of Council to make a decision

MPCS, PO

s.184F(2)

duty not to amend or end the agreement or give notice of the decision after an application is made to VCAT for review of a failure to amend or end an agreement

MPCS, PO

s.184F(3)

duty to inform the principal registrar if the responsible authority decides to amend or end an agreement after an application is made for the review of its failure to end or amend the agreement

MPCS, PO

s.184F(5)

function of receiving advice from the principal registrar that the agreement may be amended or ended in accordance with Council's decision

MPCS, PO

s.184G(2)

duty to comply with a direction of the Tribunal

MPCS, PO

s.184G(3)

duty to give notice as directed by the Tribunal

MPCS, PO

s.198(1)

function to receive application for planning certificate

MPCS, PO

s.199(1)

duty to give planning certificate to applicant

MPCS, PO

s.201(1)

function of receiving application for declaration of underlying zoning

MPCS, PO

s.201(3)

duty to make declaration

MPCS, PO

power to decide, in relation to any planning scheme or permit, that a specified thing has or has not been done to the satisfaction of Council

CEO, MPCS, PO

power, in relation to any planning scheme or permit, to consent or refuse to consent to any matter which requires the consent or approval of Council

CEO, MPCS, PO

power to approve any plan or any amendment to a plan or other document in accordance with a provision of a planning scheme or condition in a permit

CEO, MPCS, PO

power to give written authorisation in accordance with a provision of a planning scheme

CEO, MPCS, PO

s.201UAB(1)

function of providing the Growth Areas Authority with information relating to any land within municipal district

MPCS, PO

s.201UAB(2)

duty to provide the Growth Areas Authority with information requested under subsection (1) as soon as possible

MPCS, PO

 

Rail Safety (Local Operations) Act 2006

Provision

Item Delegated

Delegate

Conditions and Limitations

s.33

duty to comply with a direction of the Safety Director under this section

SAE, CW, CAPD, DWTS

where council is a utility under section 3

s.33A

duty to comply with a direction of the Safety Director to give effect to arrangements under this section

SAE, CW, CAPD, DWTS

duty of council as a road authority under the Road Management Act 2004

s.34

duty to comply with a direction of the Safety Director to alter, demolish or take away works carried out contrary to a direction under section 33(1)

SAE, CW, CAPD, DWTS

where council is a utility under section 3

s.34C(2)

function of entering into safety interface agreements with rail infrastructure manager

CEO

where council is the relevant road authority

s.34D(1)

function of working in conjunction with rail infrastructure manager in determining whether risks to safety need to be managed

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the relevant road authority

s.34D(2)

function of receiving written notice of opinion

CEO, DWTS

where council is the relevant road authority

s.34D(4)

function of entering into safety interface agreement with infrastructure manager

CEO

where council is the relevant road authority

s.34E(1)(a)

duty to identify and assess risks to safety

CEO, SAE, CW, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the relevant road authority

s.34E(1)(b)

duty to determine measures to manage any risks identified and assessed having regard to items set out in section 34E(2)(a)-(c)

CEO, DWTS

where council is the relevant road authority

s.34E(3)

duty to seek to enter into a safety interface agreement with rail infrastructure manager

CEO, DWTS

where council is the relevant road authority

s.34F(1)(a)

duty to identify and assess risks to safety, if written notice has been received under section 34D(2)(a)

CEO, SAE, CW, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the relevant road authority

s.34F(1)(b)

duty to determine measures to manage any risks identified and assessed, if written notice has been received under section 34D(2)(a)

CEO, DWTS

where council is the relevant road authority

s.34F(2)

duty to seek to enter into a safety interface agreement with rail infrastructure manager

CEO

where council is the relevant road authority

s.34H

power to identify and assess risks to safety as required under sections 34B, 34C, 34D, 34E or 34F in accordance with subsections (a)-(c)

CEO, DWTS

where council is the relevant road authority

s.34I

function of entering into safety interface agreements

CEO

where council is the relevant road authority

s.34J(2)

function of receiving notice from Safety Director

CEO, DWTS

where council is the relevant road authority

s.34J(7)

duty to comply with a direction of the Safety Director given under section 34J(5)

CEO, DWTS

where council is the relevant road authority

s.34K(2)

duty to maintain a register of items set out in subsections (a)-(b)

CEO, SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the relevant road authority

 

Residential Tenancies Act 1997

Provision

Item Delegated

Delegate

Conditions and Limitations

s.142D

function of receiving notice regarding an unregistered rooming house

EHO

s.142G(1)

duty to enter required information in Rooming House Register for each rooming house in municipal district

EHO

s. 142G(2)

power to enter certain information in the Rooming House Register

EHO

s.142I(2)

power to amend or revoke an entry in the Rooming House Register if necessary to maintain the accuracy of the entry

EHO

s.252

power to give tenant a notice to vacate rented premises if subsection (1) applies

EHO, MPCS

where council is the landlord

s.262(1)

power to give tenant a notice to vacate rented premises

EHO, MPCS

where council is the landlord

s.262(3)

power to publish its criteria for eligibility for the provision of housing by council

CEO, MPCS

s.518F

power to issue notice to caravan park regarding emergency management plan if determined that the plan does not comply with the requirements

EHO

s.522(1)

power to give a compliance notice to a person

MPCS

s.525(2)

power to authorise an officer to exercise powers in section 526 (either generally or in a particular case)

CEO

s.525(4)

duty to issue identity card to authorised officers

CEO

s.526(5)

duty to keep record of entry by authorised officer under section 526

MPCS

s.526A(3)

function of receiving report of inspection

MPCS

s.527

power to authorise a person to institute proceedings (either generally or in a particular case)

CEO

 

Road Management Act 2004

Provision

Item Delegated

Delegate

Conditions and Limitations

s.11(1)

power to declare a road by publishing a notice in the Government Gazette

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

obtain consent in circumstances specified in section 11(2)

In consultation with CEO and Council

s.11(8)

power to name a road or change the name of a road by publishing notice in Government Gazette

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

In consultation with Council

s.11(9)(b)

duty to advise Registrar

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

s.11(10)

duty to inform Secretary to Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning of declaration etc.

CEO, DWTS

clause subject to section 11(10A)

s.11(10A)

duty to inform Secretary to Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning or nominated person

CEO, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

s.12(2)

power to discontinue road or part of a road

CEO, DWTS

were council is the coordinating road authority

s.12(4)

power to publish, and provide copy, notice of proposed discontinuance

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

power of coordinating road authority where it is the discontinuing body
unless subsection (11) applies

s.12(5)

duty to consider written submissions received within 28 days of notice

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

duty of coordinating road authority where it is the discontinuing body
unless subsection (11) applies

s.12(6)

function of hearing a person in support of their written submission

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

function of coordinating road authority where it is the discontinuing body
unless subsection (11) applies

s.12(7)

duty to fix day, time and place of meeting under subsection (6) and to give notice

CEO, DWTS

duty of coordinating road authority where it is the discontinuing body
unless subsection (11) applies

s.12(10)

duty to notify of decision made

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

duty of coordinating road authority where it is the discontinuing body
does not apply where an exemption is specified by the regulations or given by the Minister

s.13(1)

power to fix a boundary of a road by publishing notice in Government Gazette

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

power of coordinating road authority and obtain consent under section 13(3) and section 13(4) as appropriate

s.14(4)

function of receiving notice from VicRoads

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

s.14(7)

power to appeal against decision of VicRoads

DWTS

s.15(1)

power to enter into arrangement with another road authority, utility or a provider of public transport to transfer a road management function of the road authority to the other road authority, utility or provider of public transport

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

s.15(1A)

power to enter into arrangement with a utility to transfer a road management function of the utility to the road authority

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

s.15(2)

duty to include details of arrangement in public roads register

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

s.16(7)

power to enter into an arrangement under section 15

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

s.16(8)

duty to enter details of determination in public roads register

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

s.17(2)

duty to register public road in public roads register

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

s.17(3)

power to decide that a road is reasonably required for general public use

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

s.17(3)

duty to register a road reasonably required for general public use in public roads register

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

s.17(4)

power to decide that a road is no longer reasonably required for general public use

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

s.17(4)

duty to remove road no longer reasonably required for general public use from public roads register

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

s.18(1)

power to designate ancillary area

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority, and obtain consent in circumstances specified in section 18(2)

s.18(3)

duty to record designation in public roads register

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

s.19(1)

duty to keep register of public roads in respect of which it is the coordinating road authority

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

s.19(4)

duty to specify details of discontinuance in public roads register

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

s.19(5)

duty to ensure public roads register is available for public inspection

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

s.21

function of replying to request for information or advice

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

obtain consent in circumstances specified in section 11(2)

s.22(2)

function of commenting on proposed direction

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

s.22(4)

duty to publish a copy or summary of any direction made under section 22 by the Minister in its annual report.

CEO

s.22(5)

duty to give effect to a direction under this section.

CEO, DWTS

s.40(1)

duty to inspect, maintain and repair a public road.

CW, DWTS

s.40(5)

power to inspect, maintain and repair a road which is not a public road

CW, DWTS

s.41(1)

power to determine the standard of construction, inspection, maintenance and repair

CW, DWTS

s.42(1)

power to declare a public road as a controlled access road

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

power of coordinating road authority and Schedule 2 also applies

s.42(2)

power to amend or revoke declaration by notice published in Government Gazette

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

power of coordinating road authority and Schedule 2 also applies

s.42A(3)

duty to consult with VicRoads before road is specified

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority
if road is a municipal road or part thereof

s.42A(4)

power to approve Minister's decision to specify a road as a specified freight road

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority
if road is a municipal road or part thereof and where road is to be specified a freight road

s.48EA

duty to notify the owner or occupier of land and provider of public transport on which rail infrastructure or rolling stock is located (and any relevant provider of public transport)

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the responsible road authority, infrastructure manager or works manager

s.48M(3)

function of consulting with the Secretary for purposes of developing guidelines under section 48M

CEO

s.48N

duty to notify the relevant authority of the location of the bus stopping point and the action taken by council

DWTS

s.49

power to develop and publish a road management plan

CEO, DWTS

s.51

power to determine standards by incorporating the standards in a road management plan

CEO, DWTS

s.53(2)

power to cause notice to be published in Government Gazette of amendment etc of document in road management plan

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

s.54(2)

duty to give notice of proposal to make a road management plan

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

s.54(5)

duty to conduct a review of road management plan at prescribed intervals

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

s.54(6)

power to amend road management plan

CEO, DWTS

Subject to Council resolution

s.54(7)

duty to incorporate the amendments into the road management plan

CEO, DWTS

s.55(1)

duty to cause notice of road management plan to be published in Government Gazette and newspaper

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

s.63(1)

power to consent to conduct of works on road

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

s.63(2)(e)

power to conduct or to authorise the conduct of works in, on, under or over a road in an emergency

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the infrastructure manager

s.64(1)

duty to comply with clause 13 of Schedule 7

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the infrastructure manager or works manager

s.66(1)

power to consent to structure etc

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

s.67(2)

function of receiving the name & address of the person responsible for distributing the sign or bill

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

s.67(3)

power to request information

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

s.68(2)

power to request information

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

s.71(3)

power to appoint an authorised officer

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

s.72

duty to issue an identity card to each authorised officer

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

s.85

function of receiving report from authorised officer

CEO, SAE, CAPD, DWTS

s.86

duty to keep register re section 85 matters

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

s.87(1)

function of receiving complaints

CEO, SAE, CAPD, DWTS

s.87(2)

duty to investigate complaint and provide report

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

s.112(2)

power to recover damages in court

CEO

s.116

power to cause or carry out inspection

SAE, CW, CAPD, DWTS

s.119(2)

function of consulting with VicRoads

CEO, DWTS

s.120(1)

power to exercise road management functions on an arterial road (with the consent of VicRoads)

DWTS

s.120(2)

duty to seek consent of VicRoads to exercise road management functions before exercising power in section 120(1)

DWTS

s.121(1)

power to enter into an agreement in respect of works

SAE, CW, CAPD, DWTS

s.122(1)

power to charge and recover fees

CEO, DWTS

s.123(1)

power to charge for any service

CEO, DWTS

Schedule 2 Clause 2(1)

power to make a decision in respect of controlled access roads

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

Schedule 2 Clause 3(1)

duty to make policy about controlled access roads

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

Schedule 2 Clause 3(2)

power to amend, revoke or substitute policy about controlled access roads

DWTS

Schedule 2 Clause 4

function of receiving details of proposal from VicRoads

CEO, DWTS

Schedule 2 Clause 5

duty to publish notice of declaration

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

Schedule 7, Clause 7(1)

duty to give notice to relevant coordinating road authority of proposed installation of non-road infrastructure or related works on a road reserve

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the infrastructure manager or works manager

Schedule 7, Clause 8(1)

duty to give notice to any other infrastructure manager or works manager responsible for any non-road infrastructure in the area, that could be affected by any proposed installation of infrastructure or related works on a road or road reserve of any road

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the infrastructure manager or works manager

Schedule 7, Clause 9(1)

duty to comply with request for information from a coordinating road authority, an infrastructure manager or a works manager responsible for existing or proposed infrastructure in relation to the location of any non-road infrastructure and technical advice or assistance in conduct of works

SAE, CW, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the infrastructure manager or works manager responsible for non-road infrastructure

Schedule 7, Clause 9(2)

duty to give information to another infrastructure manager or works manager where becomes aware any infrastructure or works are not in the location shown on records, appear to be in an unsafe condition or appear to need maintenance

SAE, CW, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the infrastructure manager or works manager

Schedule 7, Clause 10(2)

where Schedule 7 Clause 10(1) applies, duty to, where possible, conduct appropriate consultation with persons likely to be significantly affected

SAE, CW, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the infrastructure manager or works manager

Schedule 7 Clause 12(2)

power to direct infrastructure manager or works manager to conduct reinstatement works

SAE, CW, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

Schedule 7 Clause 12(3)

power to take measures to ensure reinstatement works are completed

SAE, CW, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

Schedule 7 Clause 12(4)

duty to ensure that works are conducted by an appropriately qualified person

SAE, CW, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

Schedule 7 Clause 12(5)

power to recover costs

SAE, CW, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

Schedule 7, Clause 13(1)

duty to notify relevant coordinating road authority within 7 days that works have been completed, subject to Schedule 7, Clause 13(2)

SAE, CW, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the works manager

Schedule 7 Clause 13(2)

power to vary notice period

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

Schedule 7, Clause 13(3)

duty to ensure works manager has complied with obligation to give notice under Schedule 7, Clause 13(1)

SAE, CW, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the infrastructure manager

Schedule 7 Clause 16(1)

power to consent to proposed works

SAE, CW, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

Schedule 7 Clause 16(4)

duty to consult

CEO, SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority, responsible authority or infrastructure manager

Schedule 7 Clause 16(5)

power to consent to proposed works

CEO, SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

Schedule 7 Clause 16(6)

power to set reasonable conditions on consent

CEO, SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

Schedule 7 Clause 16(8)

power to include consents and conditions

CEO, SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

Schedule 7 Clause 17(2)

power to refuse to give consent and duty to give reasons for refusal

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

Schedule 7 Clause 18(1)

power to enter into an agreement

DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

Schedule 7 Clause 19(1)

power to give notice requiring rectification of works

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

Schedule 7 Clause 19(2) & (3)

power to conduct the rectification works or engage a person to conduct the rectification works and power to recover costs incurred

CEO, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

Schedule 7 Clause 20(1)

power to require removal, relocation, replacement or upgrade of existing non-road infrastructure

DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

Schedule 7A Clause 2

power to cause street lights to be installed on roads

SAE, CAPD, DWTS

power of responsible road authority where it is the coordinating road authority or responsible road authority in respect of the road

Schedule 7A Clause 3(1)(d)

duty to pay installation and operation costs of street lighting - where road is not an arterial road

SAE, CW, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the responsible road authority

Schedule 7A Clause 3(1)(e)

duty to pay installation and operation costs of street lighting - where road is a service road on an arterial road and adjacent areas

SAE, CW, CAPD, DWTS

where council is the responsible road authority

Schedule 7A Clause (3)(1)(f),

duty to pay installation and percentage of operation costs of street lighting - for arterial roads in accordance with clauses 3(2) and 4

SAE, CW, CAPD, DWTS

duty of council as responsible road authority that installed the light (re: installation costs) and where council is relevant municipal council (re: operating costs)

 

Planning and Environment Regulations 2015

Provision

Item Delegated

Delegate

Conditions and Limitations

r.6

function of receiving notice, under section 19(1)(c) of the Act, from a planning authority of its preparation of an amendment to a planning scheme

MPCS

where Council is not the planning authority and the amendment affects land within Council's municipal district; or
where the amendment will amend the planning scheme to designate Council as an acquiring authority.

r.21

power of responsible authority to require a permit applicant to verify information (by statutory declaration or other written confirmation satisfactory to the responsible authority) in an application for a permit or to amend a permit or any information provided under section 54 of the Act

MPCS

r.25(a)

duty to make copy of matter considered under section 60(1A)(g) available for inspection free of charge

MPCS

where Council is the responsible authority

r.25(b))

function of receiving a copy of any document considered under section 60(1A)(g) by the responsible authority and duty to make the document available for inspection free of charge

MPCS

where Council is not the responsible authority but the relevant land is within Council's municipal district

r.42

function of receiving notice under section 96C(1)(c) of the Act from a planning authority of its preparation of a combined application for an amendment to a planning scheme and notice of a permit application

MPCS

where Council is not the planning authority and the amendment affects land within Council's municipal district; or
where the amendment will amend the planning scheme to designate Council as an acquiring authority.

 

Planning and Environment (Fees) Interim Regulations 2015
Planning and Environment (Fees) Further Interim Regulations 2015
Note: these Regulations expire on 14 October 2016

Provision

Item Delegated

Delegate

Conditions and Limitations

r.16

power to waive or rebate a fee other than a fee relating to an amendment to a planning scheme

CEO, MPCS

r.17

power to waive or rebate a fee relating to an amendment of a planning scheme

CEO, MPCS

r.18

duty to record matters taken into account and which formed the basis of a decision to waive or rebate a fee under r.16 or 17

CEO, MPCS

 

Residential Tenancies (Caravan Parks and Movable Dwellings Registration and Standards) Regulations 2010

Provision

Item Delegated

Delegate

Conditions and Limitations

r.7

function of entering into a written agreement with a caravan park owner

CEO

r.11

function of receiving application for registration

EHO

r.13(1)

duty to grant the registration if satisfied that the caravan park complies with these regulations

EHO

r.13(2)

duty to renew the registration if satisfied that the caravan park complies with these regulations

EHO

r.13(2)

power to refuse to renew the registration if not satisfied that the caravan park complies with these regulations

EHO

r.13(4) & (5)

duty to issue certificate of registration

EHO

r.15(1)

function of receiving notice of transfer of ownership

EHO

r.15(3)

power to determine where notice of transfer is displayed

EHO

r.16(1)

duty to transfer registration to new caravan park owner

EHO

r.16(2)

duty to issue a certificate of transfer of registration

EHO

r.17(1)

power to determine the fee to accompany applications for registration or applications for renewal of registration

EHO, MPCS

r.18

duty to keep register of caravan parks

EHO

r.19(4)

power to determine where the emergency contact person's details are displayed

EHO

r.19(6)

power to determine where certain information is displayed

EHO

r.22A(1)

duty to notify a caravan park owner of the relevant emergency services agencies for the caravan park, on the request of the caravan park owner

EHO

r.22A(2)

duty to consult with relevant emergency services agencies

EHO

r.23

power to determine places in which caravan park owner must display a copy of emergency procedures

EHO

r.24

power to determine places in which caravan park owner must display copy of public emergency warnings

EHO

r.25(3)

duty to consult with relevant floodplain management authority

EHO, MPCS

r.26

duty to have regard to any report of the relevant fire authority

EHO, MPCS

r.28(c)

power to approve system for the collection, removal and disposal of sewage and waste water from a movable dwelling

EHO

r.39

function of receiving notice of proposed installation of unregistrable movable dwelling or rigid annexe

EHO

r.39(b)

power to require notice of proposal to install unregistrable movable dwelling or rigid annexe

EHO

r.40(4)

function of receiving installation certificate

EHO

r.42

power to approve use of a non-habitable structure as a dwelling or part of a dwelling

EHO

Schedule 3 clause 4(3)

power to approve the removal of wheels and axles from unregistrable movable dwelling

EHO

 

Road Management (General) Regulations 2016

Provision

Item Delegated

Delegate

Conditions and Limitations

r.8(1)

duty to conduct reviews of road management plan

DWTS

r.9(2)

duty to produce written report of review of road management plan and make report available

DWTS

r.9(3)

Duty to give notice where road management review is completed and no amendments will be made (or no amendments for which notice is required)

DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

r.10

duty to give notice of amendment which relates to standard of construction, inspection, maintenance or repair under section 41 of the Act

DWTS

r.13(1)

Duty to publish notice of amendments to road management plan

DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

r.13(3)

duty to record on road management plan the substance and date of effect of amendment

DWTS

r.16(3)

power to issue permit

DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

r.18(1)

power to give written consent re damage to road

DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

r.23(2)

power to make submission to Tribunal

DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

r.23(4)

power to charge a fee for application under section 66(1) Road Management Act

DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

r.25(1)

power to remove objects, refuse, rubbish or other material deposited or left on road

DWTS

where council is the responsible road authority

r.25(2)

power to sell or dispose of things removed from road or part of road (after first complying with regulation 25(3)

DWTS

where council is the responsible road authority

r.25(5)

power to recover in the Magistrates' Court, expenses from person responsible

CEO, DWTS

 

Road Management (Works and Infrastructure) Regulations 2015
Note: these regulations commenced on 20 June 2015, replacing the Roads Management (works & infrastructure) Regulations 2005, which expired on 21 June 2015.

Provision

Item Delegated

Delegate

Conditions and Limitations

r.15

power to exempt a person from requirement under clause 13(1) of Schedule 7 of the Act to give notice as to the completion of those works

DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority and where consent given under section 63(1) of the Act

r.22(2)

power to waive whole or part of fee in certain circumstances

CEO

where council is the coordinating road authority

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                Wednesday, 10 August 2016

8.2       Management Reports

8.2.1    Appointment of Authorised Officer

Author’s Title:           Director Corporate Services

Department:              Corporate Services                                          File No: PE/02/01

Attachments:

1       R Hotker - Instrument of Authorisation

Relevance to Council Plan 2015  - 2019

Strategic Objective:          An organisation that is responsibly governed with a strong emphasis on sustainable financial and risk management.    

 

 

Motion:

 

That Council, in the exercising of powers conferred by Section 224 of the Local Government Act 1989 and the other legislation referred to in the attached Instruments of Authorisation:

 

1.   Authorises Mr Rodney Hotker as per the attached Instrument of Authorisation.

 

2.   Affirms that the Instrument comes into force immediately the Common Seal of Council is affixed to the instrument and that they remain in force until revoked by Council.

 

3.   Affixes Council’s Common Seal to the Instrument

 

Moved:             Cr Leo Tellefson

Seconded:      Cr Stuart McLean

Carried.

 

1.       Executive Summary

The purpose of this report is to appoint Mr Hotker under the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

 

2.       Discussion

Mr Hotker will be required to carry our inspections in relation to the Planning and Environment Act 1989 and as such will need to be an authorised officer.

 

The instrument of appointment and authorisation is as follows

 

·    Under section 147(4) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 – appoints the officer to be an authorised officer for the purposes of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the regulations made under that Act; and

·    Under section 232 of the Local Government Act 1989 authorises the officer generally to institute proceedings for offences against the Act and regulations described in this instrument.

 

The powers delegated to the officer proposed to be appointed as an Authorised Officer in these instruments varies.

 

In some cases the authorisation is for the purposes of taking specific actions under each Act, some for the purposes of inspecting premises for compliance, some for the service of Notices and some for the purpose of issuing penalty/infringement notices.  The authorisations also include the power to initiate prosecutions but such action would only be undertaken with the specific authority of the Chief Executive Officer or on instructions from Council.

 

 

3.       Financial Implications

Nil

4.       Cost Shift Considerations

Nil

5.       Community Consultation

Nil

6.       Internal Consultation

Nil

7.       Legislative / Policy Implications

Mr Hotker will be an Authorised Officer for the administration and enforcement of various Acts and Regulations specified in the body of the report.

 

8.       Environmental Sustainability

Nil

9.       Conflict of Interest Considerations

No officer involved in the preparation of this report has a conflict of interest.

10.     Conclusion

It is recommended that Council resolves to appoint Mr Hotker as an Authorised Officer under the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

 

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                       Wednesday, 10 August 2016

8.2.1                 Appointment of Authorised Officer

Attachment 1    R Hotker - Instrument of Authorisation

 

 

S11A. Instrument of Appointment and Authorisation (Planning and Environment Act 1987)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buloke Shire Council

 

 

 

 

Instrument of Appointment and Authorisation

 

 

 

 

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting                                                   Wednesday, 10 August 2016

8.2.1                 Appointment of Authorised Officer

Attachment 1    R Hotker - Instrument of Authorisation

 

Instrument of Appointment and Authorisation

 

In this instrument "officer" means -

 

Rodney Hotker

 

By this instrument of appointment and authorisation Buloke Shire Council -

 

1.   Under section 147(4) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 – appoints the officer to be an authorised officer for the purposes of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the regulations made under that Act; and

 

2.   Under section 232 of the Local Government Act 1989 authorises the officer generally to institute proceedings for offences against the Act and regulations described in this instrument

 

 

It is declared that this Instrument -

(a)     comes into force immediately upon its execution;

(b)     remains in force until varied or revoked.

 

This Instrument is authorised by a resolution of the Buloke Shire Council on 10 August 2016.

 

 

THE COMMON SEAL of the BULOKE SHIRE COUNCIL was hereunto affixed in the presence of

 

.............................................................................Councillor

 

 

............................................................................Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Date


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                Wednesday, 10 August 2016

8.2.2    Wycheproof Centenary Park Upgrade

Author’s Title:           Coordinator Community Facilities

Department:              Works and Technical Services                     File No: PR/07/13

Attachments:

1       Draft conceptual plans

Relevance to Council Plan 2015  - 2019

Strategic Objective:          Engaging with, and facilitating our community to identify and meet its needs    

 

 

Motion:

 

That Council:

1.       Submits a funding application for $198,000 for the upgrade of the Wycheproof Centenary Park amenities through the Victorian Department of Justice and Regulation’s Community Crime Prevention Program.

2.       Considers the commitment of $22,000 in the development of the 2017/18 capital budget as matching funding for the project.

Moved:             Cr Stuart McLean

Seconded:      Cr Graeme Milne

Carried.

 

1.       Executive Summary

The Department of Justice and Regulation provides funding annually to support crime prevention initiatives within local councils.  The program will fund the development of new infrastructure, or the redevelopment of existing infrastructure, to help improve community safety, security and confidence in public places.

 

This report seeks Councils endorsement for a funding application to this program to upgrade the Wycheproof Centenary Park amenities to prevent crime in the area, through initiatives such as improved pedestrian access, improving natural lighting and installing vandal proof fixtures.

2.       Discussion

The Wycheproof Centenary Park toilets are in a poor condition.  The area is highly frequented by travellers through Wycheproof, however the facilities do not adequately cater for disabled users and have poor lighting and inadequate traffic management controls.  With the amenities located adjacent to the townships premier park, it creates an unwelcoming area which does not discourage criminal behaviour.

 

Through working with Victoria Police, Council has developed a project to upgrade the existing toilets and improve accessibility in order to prevent criminal behaviour and create a more welcoming venue for visitors to the region and locals.

 

This redevelopment project includes replacing and lifting the roof, upgrading fixtures and providing compliant disabled facilities. Importantly, the design will improve the natural and artificial lighting, incorporate natural plantings, signage and environmentally sustainable fixtures and install traffic management controls to create a safer environment. The redevelopment of this precinct is listed as a high priority in the draft Wycheproof streetscape masterplan and the conceptual plans have been provided to Wycheproof Vision and the Wycheproof Lions Club for comment.

 

Funding has become available through the Department of Justice and Regulation’s Community Crime Prevention Program, with Council’s able to apply for up to $250,000 at a ratio of $9 State: $1 Council.

 

The project cost has been estimated at $220,000 of which Council would be required to commit $22,000 to gain $198,000 from the State Government.

3.       Financial Implications

If successful, Council will be required to allocate $22,000 in the 2017/18 capital budget as matching funding.

4.       Cost Shift Considerations

There are no cost shift considerations in this report.

5.       Community Consultation

Council officers have sought support letters from local community organisations and Victoria Police.  The upgrade of the Centenary Park toilets are a key recommendation in the Draft streetscape plan for Wycheproof.

6.       Internal Consultation

Senior Management have been consulted in the development of this project and report.

7.       Legislative / Policy Implications

There are no legislative or policy implications within this report.

8.       Environmental Sustainability

The upgrade of the facility would improve natural lighting in the building and cater for water runoff on the roof to feed amenities. Other sustainable design features including LED lighting and water saving taps and toilets will be part of the upgrade.

9.       Conflict of Interest Considerations

No officer involved in the preparation of this report has a conflict of interest

10.     Conclusion

It is recommended Council endorse the a funding application to the Department of Justice and Regulation’s Community Crime Prevention Program and consider the commitment of $22,00 in the development of the 2017/18 capital budget as matching funding for the project.

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                                                           Wednesday, 10 August 2016

8.2.2                 Wycheproof Centenary Park Upgrade

Attachment 1    Draft conceptual plans

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                Wednesday, 10 August 2016

8.2.3    Loddon Mallee Waste and Resource Recovery Implementation Plan

Author’s Title:           Director Works and Technical Services

Department:              Works and Technical Services                     File No: WM/09/03

Attachments:

1       LMWRRG Submission

Relevance to Council Plan 2015  - 2019

Strategic Objective:          Working with the community and relevant agencies and groups to enhance and protect our natural environment    

 

 

Motion:

 

That Council:

1.       Adopts the submission to the Loddon Mallee Waste and Resource Recovery Implementation Plan as attached to the minutes.

2.       Forwards a copy of the Council submission to the Loddon Mallee Waste and Resource Recovery Group.

Moved:             Cr Leo Tellefson

Seconded:      Cr Stuart McLean

Carried.

 

1.       Executive Summary

The Loddon Mallee Waste and Resource Recovery Group (LMWRRG) is calling for public comment on their draft Waste and Resource Recovery Implementation Plan. The plan aims to identify local waste infrastructure needs over the next 10 years and will outline how the region’s waste will be managed and how resource recovery will be maximised.

 

Once the regional implementation plan is finalised it will be used to update the Statewide Waste and Resource Recovery Infrastructure Plan by incorporating the region’s priorities and information captured by the regional implementation plan.

 

Whilst Council officers have provided input into the development of the plan, Council should provide input into the final plan.

2.       Discussion

The Loddon Mallee Waste and Resource Recovery Implementation Plan has been under development over the past twelve months and Council has been involved in stakeholder consultation during this period.

 

The draft plan is now out for public comment and councils, stakeholders and the community have an opportunity to provide feedback. A draft submission has been developed, which is attached to this report and provides the following feedback:

·    Overall, Council supports the development of the draft plan and overarching direction of the LMRRG.

·    The plan has a number of inconsistencies regarding the life expectancy and future developments at Council’s waste receival sites at Charlton, Donald, Birchip and Culgoa, which need to be corrected in the final document. Officers will speak directly with the LMRRG to ensure these alterations are made.

·    The infrastructure plan should be funded through the state government sustainability fund, including future developments at Donald and Birchip.

·    The plan should include a statement that LMWRRG will advocate strongly to secure funds to assist councils financially for the purposes of rehabilitating and ongoing management of legacy landfills. 

·    The plan should note that LMWRRG needs to work more closely with municipalities to better target education campaigns for local hotspots, in addition to the broader educational programs currently delivered.

·    The plan establishes that a clear strategy be developed between LMRRG and Vicroads to address Council’s and the community’s growing concern of the expanded dumping of rubbish at roadside stops and along roadsides.

·    The plan should advocate for a travelling ‘Detox your home program’ that visits Buloke centres regularly, rather than just in large regional centres.

·    Council has concerns that asbestos receival sites are located only in the large regional licenced centres and the cost to our residents to legally dispose of asbestos is significant. Council fears that these high costs will result in increased illegal dumping of asbestos.

·    Council is pleased that joint procurement and staff networking is a key priority and encourages LMRRG to work closer with rural councils to reduce waste management costs.

 

Submissions for the plan close on 12 August 2016. Once the Plan is finalised, officers will recommence the review of Council’s Waste Management Strategy, to ensure it aligns with the state and regional plans.

It is recommended that Council adopt the submission and forward a copy to the LMWRRG.

3.       Financial Implications

There are a range of recommendations in the report that will need to be funded by the LMRRG and potentially Council. The plan does not make clear if the recommendations, particularly infrastructure requirements, are funded through the state government. As such, part of Council’s submissions requests clarification and commitment to the level of funding the state government have committed to the implementation of the infrastructure needs of the plan.

4.       Cost Shift Considerations

There are no cost shift considerations in this report

5.       Community Consultation

The draft plan has been developed with consultation from the community and Council’s. In addition, the LMWRRG are running a broad consultation program including meetings in Sea Lake and Donald to gain feedback on the draft.

6.       Internal Consultation

The Senior Management Team and staff from the Works and Technical Services Department have been consulted in the development of the submission.

7.       Legislative / Policy Implications

This document will form a regional plan, which will sit above Council’s own Waste Management Strategy, and will be very important in shaping future infrastructure investment and education and innovation programs.

8.       Environmental Sustainability

The draft plan has a heavy focus on minimising waste streams and increasing reuse and recycling of waste. The ultimate aim is to reduce the amount of waste into landfill.

9.       Conflict of Interest Considerations

No officer involved in the preparation of this report has any conflict of interest.

10.     Conclusion

As a member of the LMRRG and a large stakeholder, it is important that Council’s views are reflected in the plan. It is recommended that Council adopt the submission and forward a copy to the LMWRRG for review prior to the adoption of the final plan.  


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                                      Wednesday, 10 August 2016

8.2.3                 Loddon Mallee Waste and Resource Recovery Implementation Plan

Attachment 1    LMWRRG Submission

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                Wednesday, 10 August 2016

8.2.4    Recommendation to refer proposed planning scheme amendment C27 to a planning panel

Author’s Title:           Manager Planning and Community Support

Department:              Planning and Community Support              File No: LP/08/09

Attachments:

Nil

Relevance to Council Plan 2015  - 2019

Strategic Objective:          An organisation that is responsibly governed with a strong emphasis on sustainable financial and risk management.   

 

 

Motion:

 

That Council:

1.       Notes that twenty three objections were received for the proposed planning scheme amendment C27.

2.       Refer the proposed planning scheme amendment C27 to Planning Panels Victoria.

 

Moved:             Cr Leo Tellefson

Seconded:      Cr Stuart McLean

Carried.

 

1.       Executive Summary

The proposed planning scheme amendment proposes to implement the results of the Charlton Flood and Drainage Management Plan (2013) and the Donald Flood and Drainage Management Plan (2013). This includes updating the boundaries of the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) and Floodway Overlay (FO) in both townships. The amendment has been exhibited and received 23 objections. It is recommended that the proposal be referred to a planning panel.

2.       Discussion

The proposed changes in amendment C27 are largely contained within the Donald and Charlton townships and surrounding agricultural land and following community consultation a number of objections have been received by Council.

There were several recurring themes in the 23 submissions received including; dissatisfaction with the way in which the proposed amendment was advertised, the integrity of the flood study and its data and, effects on insurance premiums and property values.

By far the most overarching commonality amongst the submissions were improvements that could be made to the built environment including; drainage, railway lines, river clearance and works to the Charlton-St.Arnaud Road. Council has produced an alternative map in Charlton to show the effect the Charlton-St Arnaud Road floodway works would have and this is the preferred map to be adopted.

Council has been working closely with Vicroads to ensure that the works on Charlton-St Arnaud Road are not further delayed and has been given assurances from Vicroads that this work is scheduled to occur in this financial year. Planning is currently underway for the project as VicRoads is currently finalising the Cultural Heritage Management Plan and Environmental Reports.

In addition Council has engaged Cardno Victoria Pty Ltd for the investigation and design of a Charlton flood protection levee, with the investigation due for completion within six months. Along with the mapping changes, the amendment proposes to alter the schedules to the LSIO and FO to streamline them with other Councils within the NCCMA region and lessen the need for referrals to the recommending authority.

The amendment proposes to:

·    Amend Planning Scheme Maps 30 LSIO-FO, 36LSIO-FO, 37LSIO-FO, 39LSIO-FO, 40LSIO-FO,  43LSIO-FO, 46LSIO-FO

·    Amend the Schedule to Clause 44.03 (Floodway Overlay)

·    Amend the Schedule to Clause 44.04 (Land Subject to Inundation Overlay)

The LSIO-FO is a Victoria Planning Provision (VPP), which affects certain properties throughout Victoria and aims to ensure that land subject to flooding is developed in a way that minimises the risk of damage to properties.


Given the objections received, it is recommended that the objections and proposed amendment be referred to a panel. A planning panel is a means of providing public participation in the planning and environmental decision making process. It independently assesses planning proposals by considering submissions, conducting hearings and preparing reports. Planning panels are advisory and make recommendations, with the final decision making being left to the appropriate statutory body, in this case, the Buloke Shire Council.

3.       Financial Implications

The cost of holding a planning panel has been factored in to the 2016/17 adopted budget.

4.       Cost Shift Considerations

The cost of the amendment and potential planning panel are borne by Council as we are the responsible planning authority, despite the strategic information and amendment request originating from the North Central Catchment Management Authority. Council is lobbying DELWP to assist in partially funding the cost of the panel.

5.       Community Consultation

There was an intensive community consultation program undertaken in the form of:

·    Notification in the government gazette

·    Notifications in the North Central News and Buloke Times

·    Three community meetings held at Charlton and attended by approximately 120 people

·    Three community meetings in Donald and attended by nil persons.

·    Letters sent to the affected properties

·    A second letter sent to affected properties with further information as requested from the community meetings including an extension to the exhibition period.

6. Internal Consultation

The Senior Management Team and members of the Planning and Community Support team have been consulted in the development of this report.

7. Legislative / Policy Implications

The amendment process is detailed in the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

8. Environmental Sustainability

The amendment will enhance environmental sustainability by better managing the flood plain and the natural flow of water.

9. Conflict of Interest Considerations

No officer involved in the preparation of this report has any conflict of interest.

11. Conclusion

It is recommended that proposed planning scheme amendment C27 be referred to a planning panel for consideration.


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                Wednesday, 10 August 2016

8.2.5    Review of Buloke Library Services

Author’s Title:           Manager Planning and Community Support

Department:              Planning and Community Support              File No: CS/10/09

Attachments:

1       Buloke Shire Library Services Review 2016

Relevance to Council Plan 2015  - 2019

Strategic Objective:          A Buloke community where people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, are embraced and supported and can access the Council services they need to help live healthy and fulfilling lives.    

 

 

Motion:

That Council:

1.       Releases the Library Services Review to the public for comment by 30 October 2016.

2.       Establishes a reference group in each of the nine townships currently receiving a library service to assist in advising Council on the most suitable service delivery at their locality.

3.       Establishes a reference group in the Nandaly township to investigate the opportunity of recommencing a library service.

4.       Receives a recommendation from officers at the December 2016 Council meeting as to the most appropriate course of action at each township as per the feedback from reference groups and additional consultation work.

5.       Communicates to Charlton residents that a temporary service delivery change from 1 January 2017 to 30 June 2017 will be provided with the mobile library being delivered by Wimmera Regional Library Corporation.

 

Moved:             Cr Leo Tellefson

Seconded:      Cr Stuart McLean

Carried.

 

1.       Executive Summary

Council has undertaken an external review of its library services, which was conducted by Graham Shiell Consulting.   It identified key issues including the state-wide trend away from the current service delivery method  (mobile service), the low levels of per-capita use of the service and the very high cost per visit. 

 

A factor for a change in service delivery  raised in the Review is the cessation of the Charlton mobile library by the Goldfields Library Corporation.  This service is being discontinued by Goldfields from the end of 2016 and reflects the growing trend of phasing out of mobile library services across the state.  There is considerable time pressure for a new service to be provided to Charlton so that library services can continue.

 

It is important that Council works with its community in further developing, investigating and implementing the suggested changes to the service such that users are empowered and levels of service truly enhanced.

2.       Discussion

The Review commenced by surveying views of the existing service and comparing current outcomes with known benchmarks. 

 

The survey saw a high level of response from library users.  Library users indicated a high level of support and satisfaction with the current service and it is clear the service is very highly valued by users.  It is also highly valued by Council and the Review strongly focussed on how the Library Service can be enhanced and improved. 

 

The Review found that the use of the library service was well below the state wide norms and that loans per library member were less than half the regional average. Consequently the cost per visit is very high compared to regional averages (2.5 times higher).  This lack of use is related to the present service not meeting the needs of the wider community and is a clear indicator of the need for change.

 

The Review then considered two models of service delivery including:

1.   Retaining the current service model with some alternative solution for Charlton (given the cessation of the Goldfields mobile service), or

2.   A direct management model of joint use, or shared facilities, at the larger towns with outreach facilities at the other locations.

 

Under the second model, Council would cease outsourcing the management of the library to its three current mobile suppliers and take responsibility for direct management.  This model is more cost effective, however a number of considerations including library, governance and cataloguing expertise need to be taken in to account.

 

Under the second model, it is proposed that there would be a commitment by Council for the following level of service:

 

Townships

Existing service

Proposed service

Berriwillock

0.5 hours mobile service per fortnight

1 hour outreach service per fortnight

Birchip

8 hours community service per fortnight plus school hours access

5 hours community service per week

Charlton

5.5 hours mobile service per fortnight

5 hours community service per week

Culgoa

1 hour mobile service per fortnight

1 hour outreach service per fortnight

Donald

5 hours mobile service per fortnight, 4 hours community service on alternate fortnight at library hub

5 hours community service per week

Nandaly

No service

1 hour outreach service per fortnight

Nullawil

1 hour mobile service per fortnight

1 hour outreach service per fortnight

Sea Lake

5 hours mobile service per fortnight

5 hours community service per week

Watchem

1 hour mobile service per fortnight

1 hour outreach service per fortnight

 

Wycheproof

4.5 hours mobile service

per fortnight

5 hours community service per week

 

 

 

There will need to be discussions and negotiations in all of the townships with users, schools and community resource centres around the location, development and implementation of the community and outreach services. Tapping into and addressing community needs will be the key to providing a service that sees use and loans increase to a level closer to the state averages.

 

It is recommended that the reference groups in the five larger townships be made up of; school principals, community forum/resource centre member and three library users. It is recommended that in the five smaller townships the reference group be made up of a forum member and two library users. The reference group would have an initial meeting in late August, again in September and provide feedback to the Council officer by the end of October in order to allow feasibility and costing to occur throughout November for a December report.

 

There are also a number of contractual arrangements which Council needs to be aware of in any transition to new arrangements.

3.       Financial Implications

There are some financial costs for providing the temporary service in Charlton in the second half of the financial year. The costs of the library service in the 17/18 budget and in future will be better known when the reference groups recommend their preferred options for delivery and these are costed.

4.       Cost Shift Considerations

The cost of the provision of library services has moved over time from a nominal 80% Victorian Government contribution to the current situation whereby the Victorian Government recurrent grant covers 42%. The balance is incurred by Council.

5.       Community Consultation

Community consultation occurred during the Review with the completion of a community survey.  Consultation and negotiation will continue throughout the process in-line with Council’s Community Engagement Strategy, with information to be provided to Council during the process.

6.       Internal Consultation

Consultation occurred with the Corporate Services Department, staff involved with the provision of the library service and the Senior Management Team.

7.       Legislative / Policy Implications

Nil.

8.       Environmental Sustainability

There are potential sustainability improvements through a reduction in the use of mobile library services and consequent emissions. In addition, the co-location and multi-use of existing buildings and facilities may improve environmental sustainability performance of community facilities.

9.       Conflict of Interest Considerations

No officer involved in the preparation of this report had a conflict of interest.

10.     Conclusion

It is recommended that Council release the review and immediately form reference groups in the ten townships to provide for potential service delivery options. In addition it is recommended that the Charlton township immediately be informed of the proposed temporary arrangement from 1 January 2017 to 30 June 2017 until a decisions is made about the best delivery of library services in Buloke.

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                                      Wednesday, 10 August 2016

8.2.5                 Review of Buloke Library Services

Attachment 1    Buloke Shire Library Services Review 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                Wednesday, 10 August 2016

8.2.6    Draft Domestic Waste Management Plan 2016-20

Author’s Title:           Manager Planning and Community Support

Department:              Planning and Community Support              File No: EH/09/08

Attachments:

1       Draft Domestic Wastewater Management Plan 2016-20

Relevance to Council Plan 2015  - 2019

Strategic Objective:          A Shire planned to meet the current and future needs of the agricultural sector and town-based residents while maintaining and enhancing its built environment.    

 

 

Motion:

 

That Council:

1.       Adopts the draft Domestic Wastewater Management Plan 2016-20

 

2.       Exhibits the draft plan for 31 days

 

Moved:             Cr Graeme Milne

Seconded:      Cr Leo Tellefson

Carried.

 

1.       Executive Summary

The Domestic Wastewater Management Plan 2016-20 (DWMP) has been developed to assist Council’s Environmental Health Officers (EHO) in the assessment of wastewater issues within the municipality and provide appropriate strategies and actions to manage any existing and future problems relating to onsite wastewater management.

2.       Discussion

Modern households produce significant amounts of wastewater through everyday household activities such as showering, washing and cleaning. In urban areas, household sewerage made up of black and grey water is collected through an underground network of pipes that delivers the wastewater to a centralised treatment facility where it is then treated for reuse or returned to the natural environment. Where this reticulated sewerage system is not available, households must install an onsite wastewater management system to effectively treat and dispose of wastewater within the property boundaries.

 

Council is responsible for the issuing of permits to install or alter onsite wastewater management systems in both private and commercial settings where the wastewater generated is less than 5,000 litres per day.

 

The DWMP has been prepared to comply with Buloke Shire Council’s obligations under the State Environment Protection Policy (Waters of Victoria).

 

The State Environment Protection Policy (Waters of Victoria) states that a municipal council must develop and implement a Domestic Wastewater Management Plan that:

 

·    Reviews Land Capability Assessments and available domestic wastewater management options to prevent the discharge of wastewater beyond allotment boundaries and prevent impacts on groundwater beneficial uses;

·    Identifies the preferred options, together with costs, funding needs, timelines and priorities; and

·    Provides for the assessment of compliance of on-site domestic wastewater systems with permit conditions.

 

Buloke Shire Council does not have to take into account potable supply water catchment areas in the development of our DWMP, making the document substantially less onerous and the administration on our EHO substantially reduced. In addition, the five smaller townships are not advocating for sewer construction and this is unlikely to occur given the significant cost of the required infrastructure.

 

The draft DWMP has a number of strategic actions that can better assist the administration of onsite wastewater management systems and work with the community to ensure that property owners are aware of their responsibilities.

3.       Financial Implications

The recommended actions contained within the DWMP are within the utilisation of existing resources to Council.

4.       Cost Shift Considerations

Council is responsible for the management of domestic wastewater. Commercial waste management is dealt with by the EPA.

5.       Community Consultation

Consultation was held in the five townships without sewer and notification of the proposed plan development was put in the locally circulating papers. The draft plan if adopted by Council for exhibition will be advertised for consultation for the legislative period of 31 days in the locally circulating newspapers and on the Buloke council website and social media.

6.       Internal Consultation

Consultation has taken place with the planner and the rates and property officer.

7.       Legislative / Policy Implications

The DWMP has been prepared to comply with Buloke Shire Council’s obligations under the State Environment Protection Policy (Waters of Victoria).

8.       Environmental Sustainability

The purpose of the DWMP is to ensure compliance with wastewater and to protect amenity and waterways.

9.       Conflict of Interest Considerations

No officer involved in the preparation of this report has any conflict of interest.

10.     Conclusion

It is recommended that Council adopt the draft DWMP for exhibition.

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                                      Wednesday, 10 August 2016

8.2.6                 Draft Domestic Waste Management Plan 2016-20

Attachment 1    Draft Domestic Wastewater Management Plan 2016-20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting                                                                                       Wednesday, 10 August 2016

8.2.6                 Draft Domestic Waste Management Plan 2016-20

Attachment 1    Draft Domestic Wastewater Management Plan 2016-20

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting                                                                   Wednesday, 10 August 2016

8.2.6                 Draft Domestic Waste Management Plan 2016-20

Attachment 1    Draft Domestic Wastewater Management Plan 2016-20

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                Wednesday, 10 August 2016

8.2.7    New Early Learning Facilities Grant 2017

Author’s Title:           Manager Planning and Community Support

Department:              Planning and Community Support              File No: CS/11/08

Attachments:

1       Draft plans

Relevance to Council Plan 2015  - 2019

Strategic Objective:          A Shire planned to meet the current and future needs of the agricultural sector and town-based residents while maintaining and enhancing its built environment.    

 

 

Motion:

 

That Council:

1.   Endorses an expression of interest application to the 2017 New Early Learning Facilities Grant for $400,000 for the development of the Birchip Early Years Centre.

2.   Considers the commitment of $50,000 in the development of the 2017/18 budget as matching funding to support the project, with additional funding of $50,000 coming from the community and Kindergarten committee.

 

Moved:             Cr Graeme Milne

Seconded:      Cr Leo Tellefson

Carried.

 

1.       Executive Summary

The Department of Education and Training has released the Children Facilities Capital Program for projects to commence from January 2017 with applications required by 12 August 2016. There are several grant streams and it is recommended that Council support an application for the New Early Learning Facility Grant for the Birchip Early Years Centre project.

2.       Discussion

The grant application is for a new early learning facility to be co-located at the Birchip P-12 school. The intention is to refurbish an existing under-utilised building at the school to be suitable as an early years space, which meet the grant application requirements of being a ‘new’ site that delivers early years.

 

Council made an application for this project in 2015, which was unsuccessful due to the heavy oversubscription to the fund. Importantly, the Department of Education and Training provided valuable feedback on how to strengthen the application, and this year’s application addresses these recommendations, by demonstrating a strengthening of partnerships.

 

Throughout the extensive consultation in the development of the Buloke Municipal Early Years Plan which Council adopted in December 2015, it was evident to Council that there was strong support in Birchip for an early years facility to be co-located at the current Birchip P-12 school. This creation of a 0-18 education precinct formed a key recommendation in the plan.

 

The current site of the Birchip Kindergarten and Maternal Child Health Centre is adjacent to the public gardens in Cumming Avenue. The Kinder is utilised for four year old kinder, three year old kinder and long day care, and used a minimum of four days per week. Council has undertaken an assessment of the building in line with its ongoing asset maintenance program and the building requires significant investment in the coming years. In particular the roof of the building requires replacement.

 

The existing building is licenced for 18 students and 2017 will see an enrolment of 17 four year old kinder students, meaning it will be nearing capacity. The Birchip Kindergarten Committee has liaised with families and predicts the following enrolment numbers for the future four years:

·    2017: 17 students      

·    2018: 13 students

·    2019: 10 students      

·    2020: 14 students

 

This represents 52 children currently residing in Birchip between the ages of 0- 4 and corresponds with the number of birth notices that the Maternal Child Health Nurse has for the community.

 

The recent addition of unfunded long day care in Birchip on Thursdays highlights the demand for additional services. There are currently 12 children in long day care and it is predicted that this figure will increase in coming years. If the Federal Government maintains its commitment to allow for competitive funding for flexible rural circumstances commencing in July 2018, this will also bolster the demand of long day care.

 

Childcare and access to fit for purpose built spaces for kinder programs is a strong theme coming from Birchip. The township has a population of 662 (at the 2011 Census) but services a much wider catchment including the smaller towns of Watchem and Nullawil.

 

It is expected that if the grant application is successful, Birchip P-12 School will become the registered provider of the kinder and other programs with a transition away from the current provider, the YMCA. This would see the staff employed at the new facility merging into a fully integrated P-12 school network including access to all of the facilities at the school and professional development opportunities and peer support from the other staff. In addition, the Birchip P-12 School and Birchip Kindergarten Committee will be responsible for all operational, maintenance and future capital costs of the facility.

 

The proposed new early learning facility would also incorporate an office and waiting space for the Maternal Child Health Nurse on a Tuesday and will be used by other users such as immunisation nurses and therapy providers.

 

The grant application is realistic about the potential usage and number of students and plans have been designed so that the building that can licence a total of 33 with a dividing wall allowing joint use of the space with a 22/11 split. The proposal utilises existing service connections including a location close to sewer lines for connection of young person’s toilets and only minor structural works to the building such as ramp instillations. The architect responsible for the development of the Donald Family Services Centre has assisted the community and Council with the design and costing for the project.

3.       Financial Implications

If Council is successful in receiving the funding for the project, it will be responsible for delivering the projects and acquittal.  Council officers will provide support in completing funding applications and managing the projects.

 

Council will need to consider a contribution of $50,000 for the early years project in the 2017/18 budget. There is likely to be additional costs for rehabilitating the existing kindergarten site.

 

If successful, the Birchip P-12 School and Kindergarten committee will be responsible for all operational, maintenance and future capital upgrades of the facility.

4.       Cost Shift Considerations

The early years centre would be located on Department of Education land with the Birchip P-12 School managing the facility.

5.       Community Consultation

There has been community consultation undertaken with a range of stakeholders and relevant committees including school committee, kinder committee, kinder employees, playgroup committee and the Birchip Forum.

 

Further community consultation would be required if the application is successful.

6.       Internal Consultation

Senior management have been consulted in the development of this report.

7.       Legislative / Policy Implications

There are some policy implications of Council no longer owning or running the Birchip Kindergarten, however currently YMCA operates as the kinder cluster manager.

8.       Environmental Sustainability

The incorporation of environmental sustainable design features has been factored into the planning and design of the project.

9.       Conflict of Interest Considerations

No officers involved in the preparation of this report have a conflict of interest

10.     Conclusion

It is recommended that Council endorses the grant application and considers $50,000 of matching funding in the 2017/18 financial year to support the early years centre development project.

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                Wednesday, 10 August 2016

 

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                Wednesday, 10 August 2016

8.3       Financial Reports

8.3.1    Interim Financial Performance as at 30 June 2016

Author’s Title:           Director Corporate Services

Department:              Corporate Services                                          File No: FM/19/03

Attachments:

1       Income Statement June

2       Balance Sheet June

3       Cash Flow June

4       Cash Flow Graph June

5       Capital Works Progress June

6       Capital Works Graph June

Relevance to Council Plan 2015  - 2019

Strategic Objective:          An organisation that is responsibly governed and values and supports the development of its people    

 

 

Motion:

 

That Council receives and notes the Interim Financial Performance Report for the period ending 30 June 2016

 

Moved:             Cr Leo Tellefson

Seconded:      Cr Stuart McLean

Carried.

 

1.       Executive Summary

This report provides an interim overview of Council’s financial position as at 30 June 2016. The report is an interim report because until the accounts have been audited they cannot be considered the final result.  Following the half year budget review, the report contains Council’s forecast position as at 30 June, as well as the original budget.  The variation between the original budget and the forecast is largely due to grant income that was received at the end of the previous financial year rather than in 2015/16 year.  When this is taken into consideration Council will be in a slightly better position than originally budgeted.  Given the tight financial constraints of this budget, this has been a good result.

 

The Income Statement provides a summary of the total income and total expenditure relating to the Council’s annual recurrent operations. It also specifically includes capital income but never includes capital works expenditure.

 

For the period ending 30 June 2016, the year to date (YTD) deficit is $54k. Total income excluding capital grants is a deficit of $3.85m. The negative variance in operating income is due to the early receipt of half of the 2015/16 Victoria Grants Commission allocation in June 2015.  Council had budgeted to receive this allocation in August 2015. The forecast shows a deficit of $0.88m which is due to this early allocation of income.

 

The Balance Sheet effectively shows a summary of the value of Assets (what we own) and our Liabilities (what we owe), both of which balance off against each other to show Equity (our net worth).

 

At the 30 June 2016, the Balance Sheet shows Council’s bank balance at $6.8m.

 

The Cash Flow Statement is formatted to show a rolling 12 month forecast. At 30 June 2016, the Cash Flow Statement shows Council with a bank balance of $6.8m. The cash flow forecast has been amended to reflect movements in the income statement. Cash held at 30 June 2016 includes restricted grants funds held for the completion of capital works projects.

 

The cash flow graph shows that Council is in a stronger position than anticipated.  It would have been expected that by the end of the financial year that the lines would have been closer together.

 

The Capital Works Program report reflects 95% of forecasted capital works i.e. $5.15m of capital works (including additional R2R allocation) has been expended as at the 30 June 2016. Subsequent to the adoption of the 2015/16 Annual Budget, Council was advised that the Roads to Recovery annual allocation for 2015/16 was increased from $2.20m to $3.14m.  Council has claimed its full annual allocation through additional capital road works projects in 2015/16.

 

2.       Financial Implications

This report continues to show that Council’s tight financial management is placing it in a sounder position.  It is critical that Council continues to have a positive cash flow and at present it is in line with its forecast position.

3.       Community Consultation

No consultation with the community was required for the production of this report.

4.       Internal Consultation

The reports have been prepared in consultation with Budget Managers directly responsible for Council budgets.

5.       Legislative / Policy Implications

The report is consistent with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1989.

6.       Environmental Sustainability

This report has no direct impact on environmental sustainability.

7.       Conflict of Interest Considerations

No officer involved in the preparation of this report has a conflict of interest.

8.       Conclusion

The Financial Performance Report reinforces that Council is successfully managing its challenging financial position.  Council has a clear understanding of its finances and has implemented its adopted borrowing strategy, allowing it to prudently manage its finances into the future.   

 

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                                      Wednesday, 10 August 2016

8.3.1                 Interim Financial Performance as at 30 June 2016

Attachment 1    Income Statement June

 

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                                      Wednesday, 10 August 2016

8.3.1                 Interim Financial Performance as at 30 June 2016

Attachment 2    Balance Sheet June

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                                                           Wednesday, 10 August 2016

8.3.1                 Interim Financial Performance as at 30 June 2016

Attachment 3    Cash Flow June

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                                                           Wednesday, 10 August 2016

8.3.1                 Interim Financial Performance as at 30 June 2016

Attachment 4    Cash Flow Graph June

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                                      Wednesday, 10 August 2016

8.3.1                 Interim Financial Performance as at 30 June 2016

Attachment 5    Capital Works Progress June

 

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                                                           Wednesday, 10 August 2016

8.3.1                 Interim Financial Performance as at 30 June 2016

Attachment 6    Capital Works Graph June

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                Wednesday, 10 August 2016

 

8.4       Organisational Reports

                         Nil

 

8.5       Reports from Councillors

    

Motion:

That Council accepts  the reports as presented from Councillors.

 

Moved:             Cr Leo Tellefson

Seconded:      Cr Stuart McLean

Carried.

 

 

Cr McLean - Tabled

 

·         15 July - Livestock Saleyards Association of Victoria – Chaired the State Executive AGM Meeting

·         21 July – Attended and Chaired Election of Wycheproof Men’s Shed AGM

·         22 July – Attended Buloke Flood Emergency Planning Meeting in Charlton

·         27 July - Attended Australian Livestock Marketing Association Annual Conference in Bendigo.

·         28 July – Attended informal meeting of the Mallee Regional Partnerships

·         3 August – Attended CEO Review followed then by Councillor Briefing in Donald

·         4 and 5 August  - Attended launch of the Regional Partnerships by Premier Andrews

·         10 August – Attended ordinary Meeting in Wycheproof

 

 

 

 

8.6       Matters Which May Exclude The Public

                         Nil

 

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes                                Wednesday, 10 August 2016

9.          OTHER BUSINESS

9.1       Notices of Motion

                         Nil

 

9.2       Questions from Councillors

Cr Milne congratulated staff on the works completed to improve gopher crossings in Donald.

 

Cr Milne requested an update on the progress of the Donald Caravan Park.

 

Director Works and Technical Services responded that negotiations were progressing with one of the tenderers and Council hopes to see an outcome within the coming two months. Mr Judd also indicated that infrastructure improvements were continuing with the fence, signage and toilet block.

 

Cr Milne requested that options be considered for the Donald Recreation Reserve entrance pooling water.

 

Director Works and Technical Services responded by suggesting that a longer term solution would need to be considered in light of the forward capital works program, however some maintenance work will be completed in the shorter term.

 

Cr Tellefson asked about how Council can assist in complaints about untidy blocks.

 

Acting Director Community Development responded that the best solution is for residents to put in a formal customer request and our local laws staff and environmental health staff can investigate under their relevant legislation.

 

9.3       Urgent Business

                         Nil

 

9.4       Any Other Business

Cr McLean raised the Charlton-St Arnaud floodway, Wycheproof 50km signs and condition of Calder Highway in the Wycheproof township.

 

Director Works and Technical Services indicated that correspondence had been sent to the Regional Director of VicRoads Northern Region who had acknowledged the letter and was following up the requests. The Director indicated he would inform Council once a response had been received.

 

10.       MEETING CLOSE  

8:10pm