Ordinary Council Meeting

 Agenda

Wednesday 11 October 2017

Commencing at 7:00pm

 

Wycheproof Supper Room

367 Broadway, Wycheproof

 

Lucy Roffey

Chief Executive Officer

Buloke Shire Council


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                               Wednesday, 11 October 2017

ORDER OF BUSINESS

1.       COUNCIL WELCOME and statement of acknowledgement

WELCOME

The Mayor Cr David Pollard will welcome all in attendance.

STATEMENT OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Mayor Cr David Pollard will acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we are meeting and pay our respects to their Elders and to the Elders from other communities who maybe here today.

2.       RECEIPT OF APOLOGIES  

3.       CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING  

Recommendation:

That Council adopt the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on Wednesday, 13 September 2017.

4.       REQUESTS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Leave of absence was previously granted to Cr David Vis (9 October 2017 to 13 October 2017, inclusive).

5.       DECLARATION of PECUNIARY AND conflictS of interest

In accordance with Sections 77A, 77B and 78 of the Local Government Act Councillors are required to disclose an "interest" in a decision if they would receive, or could be reasonably perceived as receiving a direct or indirect financial or non-financial benefit or detriment (other than as a voter, resident or ratepayer) from the decision.

Disclosure must occur immediately before the matter is considered or discussed.

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

Nil    5

7....... PROCEDURAL ITEMS

7.1            Report of Assembly of Councillors Meetings  6

7.2            Correspondence Initiated by Council  11

7.3            Letters of Congratulations and Recognition of Achievement/Awards  12

7.4            Building Permits - Monthly Update  13

7.5            Planning Applications Received - Monthly Update  15

7.6            Revocation of Staff Authorisation  17

7.7            Charlton Park Committee of Management  18

8....... General Business

8.1      Policy Reports   23

Nil    23

8.2      Management Reports   24

8.2.1        Community Grants and Sponsorship  24

8.2.2        AFL Central Victoria Regional Strategy  27

8.2.3        Swimming Pool season 2017/18  116

8.2.4        Road Name Change Request - Mayers Road to Tomamichel road  119

8.2.5        Realignment of Bakers and Pryses Road  130

8.2.6        Buloke Shire Annual Report 2016/17  134

8.2.7        Review of Instrument of Delegation  264

8.2.8        Appointment of Authorised Officer  295

8.2.9        Roadside Weed and Rabbit Control Plan 2017/19  303

8.3      Financial Reports   313

8.3.1        Financial Performance as at 31 August 2017  313

8.4      Organisational Reports   323

Nil    323

8.5      Reports from Councillors   323

Nil    323

9....... OTHER BUSINESS

9.1      Notices of Motion   324

9.1.1        2030 Commonwealth Games  324

9.2      Questions from Councillors   325

Nil    325

9.3      Urgent Business   325

Nil    325

9.4      Any Other Business   325

Nil    325

9.5      Matters Which May Exclude The Public   326

The Meeting may be closed to members of the public to consider confidential matters. 326

9.5.1        Contract C46 2017/18 Lake Tyrrell Tourism Infrastructure Design Services  326

If the meeting has been closed it will be brought back into open session by resolution  326

10..... MEETING CLOSE

 

 

 

 

 

NEXT MEETING

The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held in Wycheproof Supper Room, 367 Broadway, Wycheproof on Wednesday, 8 November 2017 at 7:00pm.

 

 

 

LUCY ROFFEY

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                               Wednesday, 11 October 2017

6.          Questions from the Public

                         Nil


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                              Wednesday, 11 October 2017

7.              PROCEDURAL ITEMS

7.1       Report of Assembly of Councillors Meetings

Author’s Title:           Administrative Support Officer - Executive Office

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

Attachments:

1       Councillor Briefing Record - 6 September 2017

2       Councillor Briefing Record - 20 September 2017

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council adopts the record of Councillor Briefings held on 6 September and 20 September 2017.

 

 

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 Meeting as defined in the Act.

An Assembly of Councillors Meeting is defined in the Act as a meeting of Councillors if the meeting considers matters that are likely to be the subject of a Council decision or the exercise of delegation and the meeting is:

·    A planned or scheduled meeting that includes at least half of the Councillors and a member of Council Staff; or

·    An Advisory Committee of the Council where one or more Councillors are present.

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

 

A record of the Councillor Briefings held on 6 September and 20 September 2017 are attached.

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                                     Wednesday, 11 October 2017

7.1                   Report of Assembly of Councillors Meetings

Attachment 1    Councillor Briefing Record - 6 September 2017

 

BULOKE SHIRE COUNCIL

RECORD

Councillor Briefing

 

Date and Time:

     6 September  2017                              

Time:    5.00pm to 8.00pm

 

Location:

Wycheproof Supper Room

Attendees:

Cr- David Pollard (Mayor)

Cr- Graeme Milne (Deputy Mayor)

Cr- Ellen White

Cr- Carolyn Stewart

Cr- John Shaw

Cr- Daryl Warren

Cr - David Vis

Lucy Roffey –Chief Executive Officer

Hannah Yu – Director Corporate Services

Anthony Judd –  Director of Works and Technical Services

Jessie Holmes – Director Community Development

Apologies:

 

Visitors:

Marg Allen Regional Director Loddon Mallee Region DELWP

 

 

 

 

 

 

ITEMS

NO.

TOPIC

Notes

1.

Declarations of Conflicts of Interest 

Cr Carolyn Stewart re: Planning Item in Ordinary Meeting Agenda

2.

Councillor and  CEO only time

 

3.

Councillor Briefing Notes - 16 August 2017

 

4.

Presentations

 

 

4.1

DELWP representative

Margaret Allen

 

 

 

4.2

Mallee Regional Partnership Priorities

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

4.3

Audit Advisory Committee Charter

Director Corporate Services

 

 

 

5.

Items for Discussion

 

 

5.1

Draft Ordinary Meeting Agenda

 

 

 

5.2

Swimming Pool Season/cold weather policy

Director Works and Technical Services

 

 

6.

Councillor Matters

 

7.

CEO Updates  

 

 

Next Briefing: 

Date and Time:

20 September  2017

Time:    3.00pm to 6.00pm

Location:

Birchip Council Chamber

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                                     Wednesday, 11 October 2017

7.1                   Report of Assembly of Councillors Meetings

Attachment 2    Councillor Briefing Record - 20 September 2017

 

BULOKE SHIRE COUNCIL

Record

Councillor Briefing

 

Date and Time:

     20 September  2017                              

Time:    3.00pm to 6.00pm

 

Location:

Birchip Council Chamber

Attendees:

Cr- David Pollard (Mayor)

Cr- Graeme Milne (Deputy Mayor)

Cr- Ellen White

Cr- John Shaw

Cr- Daryl Warren

Lucy Roffey –Chief Executive Officer

Hannah Yu – Director Corporate Services

Anthony Judd –  Director of Works and Technical Services

Jessie Holmes – Director Community Development

Travis Fitzgibbon-Media and Communications Officer

Apologies:

Cr - David Vis

Cr- Carolyn Stewart

Visitors:

Elise Bales – Birchip P-12 School

Tahlia Flowers – Birchip P-12 School

Seamus Lowry – Birchip P-12 School

Mary – Ann Sait NCLLEN

Josh Richmond – Birchip Forum

Warren Hemopo - Manager Emergency Management and Flood Restoration

 

 

 

ITEMS

NO.

TOPIC

PURPOSE

1.

Declarations of Conflicts of Interest 

Nil

2.

Councillor and  CEO only time

 

3.

Councillor Briefing Notes - 16 August 2017

 

4.

Presentations

 

 

4.1

Business Unit Presentation

Emergency Management (DWTS)

 

 

 

4.2

Engage Youth Speaker

Elise Bales

 

 

 

4.3

Birchip Forum

 

 

 

4.4

Early Years Update (DCD)

 

 

 

4.5

Major Projects Update (DWTS)

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Councillor Matters

 

6.

CEO Updates

 

 

Next Briefing: 

Date and Time:

4 October  2017

Time:    5.00pm to 8.00pm

Location:

Charlton Council Chamber

 

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                              Wednesday, 11 October 2017

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

    

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

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

 

 

 

Table of Correspondence

 

Council Initiative

Correspondence sent to

Date sent

Date of response

Summary of response

To write to local members inviting them to meet with Council.

Luke O’Sullivan            

Member for Northern Victoria

20.03.2017

 

 

July 2017

Advised attending 4 October Councillor Briefing

State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill

Leader of Opposition, Hon Matthew Guy, Shadow Minister for Local Government, Hon David Davis, Victorian upper house MPs

May 2017

 

 

Support for Childcare changes

Louise Staley MP, Member for Ripon

12.07.2017

 

 

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                              Wednesday, 11 October 2017

7.3       Letters of Congratulations and Recognition of Achievement/Awards

Author’s Title:           Governance Officer

Department:              Corporate Services                                          File No: CR/13/01

Attachments:

Nil

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

That the Council acknowledge and congratulate the persons and/or groups mentioned in the report for their achievements.

 

 

1.       Executive Summary

This report acknowledges and congratulates community persons and/or groups for their success in being recognised for a significant achievement or for being a recipient of an honourable 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                              Wednesday, 11 October 2017

7.4       Building Permits - Monthly Update

Author’s Title:           Compliance Administration Officer

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

Attachments:

Nil

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council notes the information contained in the report on Building Permits approved by staff from 31 August to 30 September 2017.

 

 

1.       Executive Summary

This report provides information on the Building Permits approved by staff from 31 August 2017 to 30 September 2017.


List of Building Permits Approved by Council Surveyor

Permit No.

Address

Project Description

Date Approved

20170052

29 Sproats Lane, DONALD

New Building: Chemical Storage Facility

31/08/2017

20170053

8 Arundell Square, CHARLTON

New Building: Garage

31/08/2017

20170054

23 Morrison Street, BIRCHIP

Extension: Carport & Verandah

31/08/2017

20170055

1550A Birchip-Wycheproof Road, NARRAPORT

New Building: Machinery Shed

31/08/2017

20170056

54 Tower Road, DONALD

New Building: Machinery Storage

05/09/2017

20170057

22 King Street, BIRCHIP

New Building: Shed

05/09/2017

20170058

614 Culgoa-Lalbert Road, CULGOA

New Building: Hay Shed

14/09/2017

20170059

376 Mills Road, WHIRILY

New Building: Pig Grower Shed/Animal Husbandry

14/09/2017

20170060

941 Gretgrix Road, TEDDYWADDY EAST

Other: Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier

14/09/2017

20170066

1597 Curyo West Road, CURYO

New Building: Hay Shed

21/09/2017

 

Permit No.

Address

Project Description

Date Approved

20170067

24 Walker Street, DONALD

New Building: Garage/ Storage Shed

21/09/2017

20170068

73 Cumming Avenue, BIRCHIP

New Building: Seed Test Laboratory

21/09/2017

 

 

List of Building Permits Approved by Private Surveyors

Permit No.

Address

Project Description

Date Approved

20170061

2 Athol Court, DONALD

New Building: Shed

12/07/2017

20170062

5-7 Elderslie Street, SEALAKE

Alterations: Re Stump Part of Dwelling

19/09/2017

20170063

601 Nullawil Lalbert Road, KALPIENUNG

New Building: Hay Shed

20/09/2017

20170064

301 Bowds Road,

SEA LAKE

Extension: Shed

23/08/2017

20170065

51 Houston Street, DONALD

New Building: Dwelling & Garage

14/09/2017

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                              Wednesday, 11 October 2017

7.5       Planning Applications Received - Monthly Update

Author’s Title:           Planning Officer

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

Attachments:

Nil

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

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

 

 

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

PPA715/17

M.H. Janssen

12 Clifton Street, Charlton

21/08/17

Construction of a garage and covered walkway in HO

Awaiting report

PPA716/17

Tyson Fehring - Graincorp

Lot 2 Plan No. 305501 Parish of Banyenong (3622 Sunraysia Hwy., Donald)

11/09/17

Building and works for the construction of grain bunkers, weighbridges, sample stands, site control room, extend rail siding, grain elevator, earthworks for drainage and stormwater and access tracks

Referral to Vicroads, GWM Water and Powercor

PPA718/17

Price Merrett Consulting

CA 2 Parish of Tungie (1105 Drury Rd., Berriwillock)

12/09/17

Two lot subdivision – dwelling excision

Referral to GWM Water and Powercor

 

Application No

Applicant

Address

Date Rec

Summary of Proposal

Status

PPA719/17

Price Merrett Consulting

CA 37 Parish of Marlbed (Watchupga East Rd., Willangie)

13/09/17

Two lot subdivision of land

Referral to GWM Water and Powercor

PPA720/17

B.J. Durie Pty Ltd

Lot 9 Plan No 335008 Parish of Bunguluke (35 Milburns Rd., Wycheproof)

19/09/17

Works for three grain bunkers

Referral to GWM Water and Powercor

 

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                              Wednesday, 11 October 2017

7.6       Revocation of Staff Authorisation

Author’s Title:           Governance Officer

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

Attachments:

Nil

Relevance to Council Plan 2017  - 2021

Strategic Objective:          Support our councillors, staff, volunteers and the community to make informed and transparent decisions.    

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council revokes the authorisation dated 10 May 2017 for Mr Shane McGlone.

 

 

1.       Executive Summary

Due to the nature of his position with Council, Mr Shane McGlone was made an authorised officer.  Mr McGlone has recently left from his position with Council and as such his Instrument of Authorised must be revoked.  This report formally carries out this process.

2.       Financial Implications

There are no financial implications associated with this report.

3.       Cost Shift Considerations

There are no cost shift considerations in relation to this report.

4.       Community Consultation

As this is an internal process no consultation is required.

5.       Internal Consultation

As this is an internal process no consultation is required.

6.       Legislative / Policy Implications

This process ensures that legislation is complied with.

7.       Environmental Sustainability

There are no environmental sustainability considerations with this report.

8.       Conflict of Interest Considerations

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

9.       Conclusion

That Council revokes the authorisation of Mr. Shane McGlone.

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                              Wednesday, 11 October 2017

7.7       Charlton Park Committee of Management

Author’s Title:           Governance Officer

Department:              Corporate Services                                          File No: ED/05/15

Attachments:

1       Charlton Park Cttee of Management 7 Aug 2017 Minutes.

2       Charlton Park Cttee of Management 2 October 2017 Agenda.

Relevance to Council Plan 2017  - 2021

Strategic Objective:          Support our councillors, staff, volunteers and the community to make informed and transparent decisions.    

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:

1.       Notes the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Charlton Park Committee of Management for 7 August 2017.

2.       Notes the Agenda for the Ordinary Meeting of the Charlton Park Committee of Management for 2 October 2017.

 

 

1.       Executive Summary

Charlton Park Committee of Management is a Special Committee of Council under Section 86 of the Local Government Act 1989. The minutes of meetings held by this committee should be noted by Council.

2.       Discussion

Charlton Park Committee of Management held an ordinary meeting on 7 August 2017.  The meeting minutes have been attached to this report.  The agenda for the Meeting for 2 October 2017 has been attached to this report.

3.       Financial Implications

Council is required to report on financial reports of Special Committees of Council.

4.       Cost Shift Considerations

There are no cost shift considerations.

5.       Community Consultation

No community consultation is necessary for the purposes of this report.

6.       Internal Consultation

Senior Management has been consulted in preparation of this report.

7.       Legislative / Policy Implications

Council’s noting of the meeting minutes of Special Committees meets the requirements under the Local Government Act 1989.

8.       Environmental Sustainability

There are no environmental sustainability matters arising from this Report.

9.       Conflict of Interest Considerations

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

10.     Conclusion

It is recommended Council notes the minutes of the ordinary meetings of Charlton Park Committee of Management held on 7 August 2017, and the agenda for 2 October 2017.


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                                                Wednesday, 11 October 2017

7.7                   Charlton Park Committee of Management

Attachment 1    Charlton Park Committee of Management 7 Aug 2017 Minutes.

 

Charlton Park Committee of Management

Minutes (draft) of meeting held on Monday 7th August 2017, at the Football Social Room

 

List of club representatives:

 

Buloke Shire

Carolyn Stewart

Sec / Treasurer

Simon Peck

Harness Club

John Tormey

Golf

Anne Kenny

Cricket

 

Bowling

Kevin Willey

Park Golf

Pat Clifford

Netball

Kim Fitzpatrick

Pony Club

Kaye Blanchard

Hockey

Kelly Wright

Football Club

Terry Fitzpatrick

Show

Wendy Laffin

Stadium

Kim Thompson

Angling

Kevin Willey

Tennis

John Harley

 

 

Croquet

Pat Matthews

 

 

 

Present:  David Pollard, Terry Fitzpatrick, Kim Thompson, Pat Matthews, Simon Peck, Anne Kenny, Kelly Wright, Pat Clifford, Kevin Willey, Kaye Blanchard

 

Apologies: Wendy Laffin, John Harley, Richard Porter, Kim Fitzpatrick, Carolyn Stewart

 

Minutes of previous meeting:

 

Moved by A Kenny / P Clifford – Carried

 

Business Arising:

 

·      Nil

 

Correspondence in:

NCFS Ltd

Did not receive grant applied for

Charlton Lions Club

Swap meet at Park 8th Oct - approved

 

Correspondence out:

Public

Notice of AGM

 

Finance Report:

 

·      Current balance $25,674

 

Moved that the report be accepted.

 Simon Peck / T Fitzpatrick – Carried.

 

Club Reports:

 

Croquet Club

·      Successful tournament recently conducted

 

Golf Club

·      Successful tournament recently conducted

 

Angling Club

·      Little progress on boat ramp. Still awaiting confirmation of proposal. Will have to reapply for building permit from Shire as previous one has lapsed.

 

 

2020 Committee

·      K Thompson reported that the fund raising committee has conducted a successful local campaign, however still short of requirements. Clubs and individuals were thanked for support.

·      Need to re-tender for architect plans as previous agreement has lapsed.

 

General Business:

 

·      Corella control – Brian Heenan was to have a meeting with representatives from relevant government department, however was postponed. Will be held next month.

·      Replacement of mower – new mower is now being used and reports have been positive. Golf Club have taken possession of old mower. Payment has been received.

·      The Hockey Club sought confirmation that repairs to irrigation system funded through the grant issued will cover hockey pitch. This was confirmed and works should begin in September.

 

Meeting closed: 8.35 pm      

 

Next Meeting:  

Monday, 2nd October 2017, 8.00pm - Charlton Football Social Rooms.


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                                               Wednesday, 11 October 2017

7.7                   Charlton Park Committee of Management

Attachment 2    Charlton Park Committee of Management 2 October 2017 Agenda.

 

Charlton Park Committee of Management

Agenda

October 2017 Meeting

To be held on Monday 2nd October 2017, at the Charlton Football Club Social Room (8pm)

 

Present:

 

Apologies:

 

Minutes of previous meeting:

 

Business Arising:

 

Correspondence:

 

Finance Report:

 

Club Reports (including 2020):

 

General Business:

 

·      Corellas

·      Pony Club rodeo

·      Oval repairs

·      Other

 

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                               Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.          General Business

8.1       Policy Reports

                         Nil


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                              Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.2       Management Reports

8.2.1    Community Grants and Sponsorship

Author’s Title:           Community Development Officer

Department:              Planning and Community Support              File No: GS/09/42

Attachments:

Nil

Relevance to Council Plan 2017  - 2021

Strategic Objective:          Build a healthy and active community    

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:

Allocate the following amounts from the Community Grants Fund:

1.       Allocates $1,000 to the Donald Learning Centre Easy Steps for Donald Youths project from the Small Capital Equipment Fund;

2.       Allocates $500 to sponsor the Birchip Community Christmas party; and

3.       Allocates $1,050 to the Donald portable Dance Floor Project from the Project Support fund.

 

Allocate the following amounts from the Sustainability Grants Fund:

 

4.       Allocates $7,993 to the Solar Power at Gordon Park project from the Buloke Sustainability Fund;

5.       Allocates $3,993 to the Lions Club of Charlton Club rooms solar installation from the Buloke Sustainability Fund; and

6.       Allocates $4,000 to the Solar for our Club project for the Charlton Bowling Club from the Buloke Sustainability Fund.

 

 

1.       Executive Summary

The purpose of this report is to recommend that Council approves the allocation of funds from the Community Grants and Sponsorship Program and Sustainability Grants Fund to the projects listed above.

2.       Discussion

The Donald Learning Centre wish to purchase a HD projector to support a program with employment services provider E-works to provide accredited Microsoft Office and Excel training to young unemployed people in Donald. Groups of 8 will receive 2.5 hours training each week for 4 weeks. The Donald Learning Centre has applied for Learn Local accreditation and it is recommended that Council fund this application pending that accreditation being granted.

 

Donald 2000 and Cuisine in the Crop are applying for funding to build a portable dance floor for cuisine in the crop and other events held in and around Donald.  The recommendation is that funding be conditional on plans and specifications, demonstrating its structural integrity being submitted.

 

The Birchip Business and Learning Centre are coordinating a community Christmas event for Birchip. Many local people and organizations lend equipment and volunteer time to ensure the night is a success.  It is a great example of the community working together to host a family friendly event that is enjoyed by all generations. It is recommended that Council provide sponsorship to assist with the operational costs of running the event.

 

Three applications have been received for Sustainability Fund grants. 

 

·    Gordon Park caravan and camping ground to install 2.5 KW solar panels and inverter.

Gordon Park is an important facility and community resource in Charlton.  The committee of management believes that the facility will be more viable as well as being a better “corporate citizen” as a community organisation.

 

·    Charlton Lions Club to install a 5 KW solar panel and inverter on the Lions club rooms

Charlton “Lion’s Den” is a shared facility used by Charlton CWA and North Central Garden Club.  The facility is also used for private functions.  The application notes the over 100 people will benefit from this improvement to the facility.

 

·    Charlton Bowling Club to install a 5 KW solar panel and inverter on the Charlton Bowling Club rooms

Charlton Bowling Club cater for both outdoor members and indoor members, Charlton College, Mallee Sports Assembly All Abilities Bowls and other groups using the facilities at various times the club believes that these users will  benefit at reduced rates if our power was cheaper.

 

Charlton groups have been able to negotiate a favourable price with a contractor on the basis of multiple projects.  This has also assisted Charlton residents to access this contractor and favourable price structure.

 

All three projects meet the funding criteria of the Sustainability Fund and it is recommended they be funded.

3.       Financial Implications

This allocation of $1,550 takes the amount of community grants and sponsorships to $7,795 for the 2017 - 18 budget year. The total budget for the Community Grants program is $20,000. 

 

The allocation of $15,986 is the initial drawing from the Buloke Sustainability Fund. The total budget for the Sustainability Grants program is $50,000

 

2017 – 18 Grant Recipients

 

 

Charlton Rotary Art Show

Event sponsorship

$500.00

Gordon Park Fence

Project support

$2,000.00

Birchip Choir

Project support

$745.00

Charlton Cricket Club

Project support

$2,000.00

Donald Portable Dance Floor

Project support

$1,050.00

Birchip Christmas Party

Sponsorship

$500.00

Donald Learning Centre

Small equipment Grants

$1,000.00

Community Grant subtotal

$7,795.00

 

 

 

Gordon Park Solar

Buloke Sustainability Fund

$7,993.00

Charlton Lions Club Solar

Buloke Sustainability Fund

$3,993.00

Charlton Bowling Club Solar

Buloke Sustainability Fund

$4,000.00

Sustainability Fund subtotal

$15,986.00

 

 

 

Total Grants for 2017/18

$23,781.00

 

4.       Cost Shift Considerations

There are no cost shift implications in this report.

5.       Community Consultation

Nil

6.       Internal Consultation

Council officers have consulted with the applicants and reviewed all documentation associated with the applications.

7.       Legislative / Policy Implications

The community grants and sponsorship program has been developed in response to the Local Government Investigations and Compliance Inspectorate guidelines.

8.       Environmental Sustainability

The three Charlton projects contribute positively to local environmental sustainability by utilising solar energy.

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 notes and approves the allocation of funds to the applications listed.


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                              Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.2.2    AFL Central Victoria Regional Strategy

Author’s Title:           Coordinator Community Facilities

Department:              Works and Technical Services                     File No: RC/11/08

Attachments:

1       AFL Central Victoria Facilities Strategy

Relevance to Council Plan 2017  - 2021

Strategic Objective:          Build a healthy and active community    

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council endorse the AFL Central Victoria Regional (Facilities) Strategy.

 

 

1.       Executive Summary

The Australian Football League (AFL) Central Victoria Regional Strategy was launched on 1 September 2017.  The Strategy was developed to drive targeted investment by local councils, AFL Victoria and Netball Victoria and the state government and provide a strategic vision on how to increase and support participants of football and netball within Central Victoria.

2.       Discussion

The formation of the Strategy has been an eighteen month process and included audits of the football and netball facilities across the whole region. This included the six recreation reserves within the Buloke Shire used for competition. The Strategy has noted that hockey runs in conjunction with football and netball in the North Central competitions, but has not included hockey specific infrastructure recommendations.

 

Council agreed to provide a financial contribution to the Strategy on the basis of improved asset understanding from the facility audits and Council’s Manager Community Facilities was part of the Project Control Group (PCG) throughout.

 

The Strategy outcomes will provide guidance to Council on future needs at facilities and will assist in gaining funding for future developments.  The Strategy highlights that the most needed infrastructure improvements is lighting for football and netball facilities, improved umpire change facilities to cater for female umpires, and the improved change facilities for both football and netball. This Strategy will provide clear evidence of need when Council or clubs are making infrastructure-based funding applications.

 

The Strategy also includes a range of recommendations on growing and maintaining football and netball, improving governance arrangements and establishing greater partnerships with stakeholders.

3.       Financial Implications

Council committed $4,800 in the 2016/17 financial year to support the development of the Strategy.  The Strategy does not commit Council to any financial expenditure however the identified projects will be considered in the forward capital works program.

4.       Cost Shift Considerations

There are no cost shift considerations in this report.

5.       Community Consultation

AFL Central Victoria have completed a thorough consultation program that included all relevant stakeholders and clubs.

6.       Internal Consultation

Senior management have been consulted throughout the Strategy development.

7.       Legislative / Policy Implications

There are no specific legislative or policy implications.

8.       Environmental Sustainability

There are no specific environmental sustainability considerations by endorsing the Strategy.

9.       Conflict of Interest Considerations

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

10.     Conclusion

The AFL Central Victoria Regional Strategy provides a structured way forward for improving football and netball in the region. It is recommended Council endorse the AFL Central Victoria Regional Strategy.

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                                                     Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.2.2                 AFL Central Victoria Regional Strategy

Attachment 1    AFL Central Victoria Facilities Strategy

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting                                                                                      Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.2.2                 AFL Central Victoria Regional Strategy

Attachment 1    AFL Central Victoria Facilities Strategy

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting                                                                 Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.2.2                 AFL Central Victoria Regional Strategy

Attachment 1    AFL Central Victoria Facilities Strategy

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                              Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.2.3    Swimming Pool season 2017/18

Author’s Title:           Coordinator Community Facilities

Department:              Works and Technical Services                     File No: CP/19/01

Attachments:

Nil

Relevance to Council Plan 2015  - 2019

Strategic Objective:          Build a healthy and active community    

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:

1.       Sets the 2017/18 swimming pool season to operate from Friday 10 November 2017 until Monday 12 March 2018 for all seven swimming pools.

 

2.       Advertises the 2017/18 pool season dates through its media platforms and displays them at each pool for the duration of the season.

 

3.       Endorse a cold weather procedure trial for the 2017/18 season, in which the pools will not open if the temperature is forecast to be 21 degrees or less.

 

4.       ‘Bank’ cold weather days for use at the end of the 2017/18 season where the temperature remains above 30 degrees.

 

 

1.       Executive Summary

This report seeks Council approval to confirm the opening date of 10 November 2017 and the closing date of 12 March 2018 for the 2017/18 swimming pool season.

2.       Discussion

Traditionally, Council has opened all seven swimming pools in the third week of November and closed them at the end of the second week in March.  Consistent with these previous years, the proposed opening and closing dates are 10 November 2017 and 12 March 2018.   These dates are the basis of the 2017/18 operational budget.

 

Council’s Aquatic Strategy 2013 provided a recommendation to implement a ‘cold weather policy’ to close on days of low temperature as a means to reduce costs.  The attendances during different temperatures have been analysed over a number of years, whereby historically people do not regularly attend the pools when the weather is cold.  A number of neighbouring Council’s successfully operate cold weather temperature policies including the Loddon, Gannawarra, Mount Alexander and Bendigo Council. All of these Councils close outdoor pools if the temperature is below 22 degrees and the decision is made at 6:00pm the previous day.

In considering the implementation of such a procedure for Buloke pools, staff have conducted an analysis of attendances over the 2016/17 season. The following table highlights the historical attendance when the temperature 22° and under:

 

Pool

Days 22 degrees and under

Total attendance cold days

Average per day

Berriwillock

8

6

0.75

Birchip

8

59

7.4

Charlton

13

62

4.8

Donald

13

322

24.8*

Sea Lake

8

76

9.5

Watchem

13

17

1.3

Wycheproof

13

139

10.7*

*Wycheproof and Donald figures are positively skewed due to the swimming club and group attendance during pool hours on some of these days.

 

In addition to running a cold water procedure, the Loddon Shire Council operate a ‘banking’ system, where they ‘bank’ days that the pools are closed and use them on warm days to extend the pool hours. 

Considering the management structures are different between Loddon and Buloke, it is not possible to extend the pool operational hours further into the evening. However, there is an opportunity to utilise ‘banked’ days at the conclusion of the season to effectively extend the season beyond the 12 March 2018 closing date. One of the key risks of the ‘banking’ system is that the March period is typically the time of year where Council experiences lifeguard shortages as students have returned to university or gained other employment.

If Council were to adopt the cold water procedure, it would not prohibit the use of schools, Vicswim or other private groups from using the pool as they typically would.

3.       Financial Implications

The development of a cold water procedure and ‘banking’ system will have a neutral effect on the budgeted position. Pending the availability of lifeguards in March, there may be some employee savings if the season cannot be extended.

 

4.       Cost Shift Considerations

There are no cost shift considerations in this report.

5.       Community Consultation

The recommended season dates and cold weather procedures are consistent with previous seasons and comparable with other pools in the Loddon Mallee region.  Closing of the pools due to cold weather will not affect user groups who hire the pools outside of Council’s designated opening hours.

 

The Aquatic Strategy, which was where the cold water procedure was initially recommended, included a significant consultation program, including surveys, pop-up sessions, meetings with key users and committees.

6.       Internal Consultation

Internal consultation has occurred with senior management.

7.       Legislative / Policy Implications

There are no legislative implications with these recommendations.

8.       Environmental Sustainability

Altering the length of the season would increase electricity and water usage.

9.  Conflict of Interest Considerations

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

10.     Conclusion

Based on the information provided, it is recommended that the 2017/18 pool season operates from Friday 10 November 2017 until Monday 12 March 2018 at all seven swimming pools and that Council trial a cold weather procedure of closing the pools if the proposed temperature remains 21 degrees or less. It is proposed that the days closed under a cold weather procedure are banked for usage at the end of the season pending the availability of lifeguards.

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                              Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.2.4    Road Name Change Request - Mayers Road to Tomamichel road

Author’s Title:        Senior Assets Engineer

Department:              Works and Technical Services                     File No: RO/12/01

Attachments:

1       Tomamichel Historical information

Relevance to Council Plan 2017  - 2021

Strategic Objective:          Support our councillors, staff, volunteers and the community to make informed and transparent decisions.    

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That:

1.   Council commences the statutory consultation process following the request to rename Mahers Road in Charlton East to Tomamichel Road.

2.   Council considers any submissions received in accord with the provisions of s223 of the Local Government Act 1989.

3.   After completion of the consultation process, Council considers its response to the request.

 

1.       Executive Summary

This report advises Council on the intention to commence the public consultation process for renaming Mahers Road in Charlton East to Tomamichel Road.

2.       Discussion

Council has been in discussions with Ms Jeanette Matthews following her request to rename Mahers Road, in Charlton East, to Tomamichel Road. The earth road in Charlton East is 2.48km in length and runs from Boort-Charlton Road to Saits Road (see attachment).

 

Ms Matthews has provided evidence that the road was formerly named Tomamichel Road (evidenced in the CFA Rural Directory 2004), that locals still know it as Tomamichel Road and a range of historical documents highlighting the role of the family as early settlers in the Charlton East district. The evidence provided included the following evidence of the Tomamichel family’s standing in Charlton Eas:

·    On the 31 July 1876 land at Charlton East was surveyed. On the 1 November, 1876 Gasper Tomamichel was granted licence to occupy the Charlton East land.

·    In 1888, the Tomamichel family lobbied hard for and donated land for the construction of the Charlton East School.

·    The Charlton Honour board records as two sons of Gasper Tomamichel enlisted in the Great War.

 

The current road name in Council’s register and other state-wide mapping systems is Mahers Road. Staff have conducted research and cannot ascertain the reason for changing the name from Tomamichel Road to Mahers Road, which appears to have occurred between 2004 and 2006.

 

Council, as the coordinating road authority, can name or rename a road subject to the provisions of the Road Management Act 2004, Geographic Places Names Act 1998 and the Local Government Act 1989. These Acts state that in all instances the road authority must act in accordance with the Naming Rules for Places in Victoria. The Rules indicate that renaming should only be considered if the Council can demonstrate that the proposal is made in the interests of the community.

 

Prior to publishing a gazette notice related to name change, Council must act in accordance with these Rules and ensure the proposal conforms to naming principles and procedures. Importantly, the road authority must consult with the local community and emergency services agencies and ultimately seek the Registrar’s approval for the proposed name prior to publishing a gazette notice.

 

There is another Tomamichel Road within the Buloke Shire boundary, which is located at Springfield. This is outside the 30km buffer area and should not be an consideration when making the final decision.

 

It is recommended that Council undertake the statutory consultation process, including advertising in papers and notifying any residents that live on the road. Following this process, a report will be presented to Council to make a final decision.

3.       Financial Implications

There are no financial implications to this decision.

4.       Cost Shift Considerations

There are no cost shift considerations as part of this report.

5.       Community Consultation

Community consultation must be undertaken in accordance Local Government Act 1989 and Naming Rules for Places in Victoria.

6.       Internal Consultation

Staff have completed an internal review including on-site inspections.

7.       Legislative / Policy Implications

The following legislation and guidelines have been considered:

·    Geographic Places Names Act 1998

·    Local Government Act 1989

·    Road Management Act 2004

·    Naming Rules for Places in Victoria

8.       Environmental Sustainability

There is no environmental impact from this report.

9.       Conflict of Interest Considerations

Officers preparing this report have no direct or indirect conflict of interest.

10.     Conclusion

It is recommended that Council commence the consultation process associated with the request to rename Mahers Road to Tomamichel Road. A further report will be presented to Council following the consultation for a final decision.

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                                                     Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.2.4                 Road Name Change Request - Mayers Road to Tomamichel road

 

Attachment 1    Tomamichel Historical information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                              Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.2.5    Realignment of Bakers and Pryses Road


Author’s Title:           Senior Assets Engineer

Department:              Works and Technical Services                     File No: EM/13/04

Attachments:

1       Map showing the section of Bakers and Pryses Road

Relevance to Council Plan 2017  - 2021

Strategic Objective:          Support our councillors, staff, volunteers and the community to make informed and transparent decisions.    

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:

1.       Give consent to the Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning to realign the Bakers and Pryses Road reserve.

 

2.       Council Publish the formal realignment notice in the Government Gazette

 

 

1.       Executive Summary

This report is presented to Council to consider the request from the Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning (DELWP) to realign the road reserve to bring into line with the actual formation of Bakers and Pryses Road.

2.       Discussion

Council received a letter from DELWP requesting consent to realign the boundaries of the Bakers and Pryses Road from the legal road reserve alignment to the actual existing road formation.

 

The actual road runs through Allotment 12A Section 2, Parish of Ninyeunook as a legal government road alignment.

 

The Department has outlined that it is in the process of reserving Allotment 12A as a Flora Reserve under the provisions of the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978. The land has been identified as a site of significance, supporting remnant native grassland. A recent survey from DELWP has disclosed that the actual formed road (being that of Bakers and Pryses Road) runs through this allotment.

 

The map (in Attachment 1) highlights the physical road (shown coloured blue) compared to the current legal government road reserve alignment (shown coloured green).

 

Officers have inspected and confirmed that the section of the Bakes and Pryses Road that runs through Allotment 12A is in use and on our road register.

 

In order to resolve this issue, DELWP is requesting the Council consider a road deviation under Schedule 10, Clause 3 of the Local Government Act 1989. This would result in the physical road (coloured blue) becoming a government road and the former road reserve (coloured green) becoming unreserved crown land.

 

The proposed change will not make any change to the existing Bakers and Pryses Road layout and will not have any impact on the current road users.

 

 

 

Council have conducted the statutory consultation process required under s223 of the Local Government Act. This included publishing notices in local papers and the Government Gazette requesting submissions. No submissions were received.

 

Given no submissions were received, it is recommended that Council give consent to the realignment of Bakers and Pryses Road.

3.       Financial Implications

There are no financial implications in the report

4.       Cost Shift Considerations

Council has borne the cost of advertising and administering the realignment of state government controlled land.

5.       Community Consultation

A consultation process was undertaken and no submissions were received.

6.       Internal Consultation

Staff from the Works and Technical Services department have been consulted throughout the process.

7.       Legislative / Policy Implications

This report considers the following legislation and policy:

-     Local Government Act 1989

-     Road Management Act 2004

-     Land Act 1958

-     Crown Land (Reserves) Act

-     Buloke Shire Road Management Plan 2017

8.       Environmental Sustainability

There is no environmental impact from this report.

9.       Conflict of Interest Considerations

There are no known conflicts for Councillors or staff associated with this report.

10.     Conclusion

This report allows the road reserve and crown reserve parcels to be brought into line with the current physical features on the area.  


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                                                     Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.2.5                 Realignment of Bakers and Pryses Road

 

 

Attachment 1    Map showing the section of Bakers and Pryses Road

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                              Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.2.6    Buloke Shire Annual Report 2016/17

Author’s Title:           Media and Communications Officer

Department:              Office of the CEO                                            File No: CM/16/06

Attachments:

1       Buloke Shire Council  Annual Report  2016/17

Relevance to Council Plan 2017  - 2021

Strategic Objective:          Deliver our service in a financially viable way    

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:

1.       Receives and notes the Buloke Shire Annual Report 2016 - 2017 presented as an attachment to this Report.

 

2.       Advertises that copies of the Annual Report are available at the Wycheproof Office and on Council’s website.

 

 

1.       Executive Summary

The purpose of this report is for Council to receive and consider the Buloke Shire Council Annual Report 2016 -2017.

2.       Discussion

Sections 131 and 134 of the Local Government Act 1989 (the Act), require that Councils prepare an Annual Report each financial year.  A further requirement is for Council to meet to consider the Annual Report after Council has sent the report to the Minister for Local Government. 

 

The Annual Report 2016 - 2017 was emailed to the Minister of Local Government with the Independent Auditor’s Report on Thursday 28 September 2017.

3.       Financial Implications

The cost of the production of the Annual Report is part of the annual budget.

4.       Community Consultation

The community will be advised following the adoption of this report that the Annual Report is available at the Wycheproof office and of Council’s website.

5.       Cost Shifting

There are no cost shifting implications associated with this report.

6.       Internal Consultation

The preparation of the Annual Report occurred with input from across the organisation.

7.       Legislative / Policy Implications

The Annual Report has been prepared in accordance with Section 134 of the Local Government Act.

8.       Environmental Sustainability

Nil

9.       Conflict of Interest Considerations

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

10.     Conclusion

That Council receives and notes the 2016 - 2017 Annual Report.

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                                                     Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.2.6                 Buloke Shire Annual Report 2016/17

Attachment 1    Buloke Shire Council  Annual Report  2016/17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                              Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.2.7    Review of Instrument of Delegation

Author’s Title:           Governance Officer

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

Attachments:

1       S6 - Instrument of Delegation

Relevance to Council Plan 2017  - 2021

Strategic Objective:          Support our councillors, staff, volunteers and the community to make informed and transparent decisions.    

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

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.

         

 

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 this report is written due to the appointment of an officer to the budgeted position of Manager Statutory Services.

 

 

 

 

2.       Financial Implications

There are no financial implications arising from this change.

3.       Cost Shift Considerations

There is 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 had 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 organisational structure and recommends appropriate changes to the Instrument of Delegation from Council to Staff (S6).

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                                                                    Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.2.7                 Review of Instrument of Delegation

Attachment 1    S6 - Instrument of Delegation

 

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 references in the Schedule are as follows:

·      CAPD: Coordinator Asset Planning & Delivery -

·      CEO: Chief Executive Officer -

·      CTL: Compliance Team Leader -

·      CW: Coordinator Works -

·      DCD: Director Community Development -

·      DCS: Director Corporate Services -

·      DWTS: Director Works & Technical Services -

·      MSS: Manager Statutory Services -

·      PHO: Public Health Officer -

·      PO: Planning Officer -

·      SAE: Senior Assets Engineer -

3. declares that:

3.1 this Instrument of Delegation is authorised by a resolution of Council passed on 11 October 2017; 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.

 

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                                                                                Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.2.7                 Review of Instrument of Delegation

Attachment 1    S6 - Instrument of Delegation

 

Delegation Sources

·      Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003

·      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

·      Cemeteries and Crematoria Regulations 2005

·      Planning and Environment Regulations 2015

·      Planning and Environment (Fees) Regulations 2016

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

·      Road Management (General) Regulations 2016

·      Road Management (General) Regulations 2005

·      Road Management (Works and Infrastructure) Regulations 2015


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting                                                                                Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.2.7                 Review of Instrument of Delegation

Attachment 1    S6 - Instrument of Delegation

 

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, MSS

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

PHO, DCD, MSS

s.53M(4)

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

PHO, DCD, MSS

s.53M(5)

duty to approve plans, issue permit or refuse permit

CEO, CTL, PHO, DCD, MSS

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

s.53M(6)

power to refuse to issue septic tank permit

PHO, DCD, MSS

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)

PHO, DCD, MSS

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

PHO, MSS

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

PHO, MSS

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

PHO, MSS

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

PHO, DCD, MSS

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

PHO, MSS

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).

PHO, MSS

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

PHO, MSS

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

PHO, MSS

where council is the registration authority

s.19CB(4)(b)

power to request copy of records

PHO, MSS

where council is the registration authority

s.19E(1)(d)

power to request a copy of the food safety program

PHO, MSS

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

PHO, MSS

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

PHO, MSS

where council is the registration authority

s.19NA(1)

power to request food safety audit reports

PHO, MSS

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

PHO, MSS

s.19UA

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

PHO, MSS

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

PHO, MSS

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

PHO, MSS

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

PHO, MSS

where council is the registration authority

power to register, renew or transfer registration

PHO, MSS

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

PHO, MSS

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)

PHO, MSS

where council is the registration authority

s.38A(4)

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

PHO, MSS

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

PHO, MSS

where council is the registration authority

s.38B(1)(b)

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

PHO, MSS

where council is the registration authority

s.38B(2)

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

PHO, MSS

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

PHO, MSS

where council is the registration authority

s.38D(2)

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

PHO, MSS

where council is the registration authority

s.38D(3)

power to request copies of any audit reports

PHO, MSS

where council is the registration authority

s.38E(2)

power to register the food premises on a conditional basis

PHO, MSS

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

PHO, MSS

where council is the registration authority

s.38F(3)(b)

power to require proprietor to comply with requirements of this Act

PHO, MSS

where council is the registration authority

s.39A

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

PHO, MSS

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

PHO, MSS

s.40C(2)

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

PHO, MSS

where council is the registration authority

s.40D(1)

power to suspend or revoke the registration of food premises

PHO, MSS

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

PHO, MSS

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

PHO, MSS

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, DCD

where council is the registration authority

 

Heritage Act 1995
Note: this Act is to be repealed on the day the Heritage Act 2017 comes into force, which is 1 November 2017, unless proclaimed earlier

Provision

Item Delegated

Delegate

Conditions and Limitations

s.84(2)

power to sub-delegate Executive Director's functions

CEO, DCD

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 Victorian Planning Provisions

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

if authorised by the Minister

s.4G

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.4H

duty to make amendment to Victoria Planning Provisions available

DCD, PO, MSS

s.4I

duty to keep Victorian Planning Provisions and other documents availables

DCD, PO, MSS

s.8A(2)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.8A(3)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.8A(5)

function of receiving notice of the Minister's decision

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.8B(2)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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, DCD, PO, MSS

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, DCD, PO, MSS

s.12B(1)

duty to review planning scheme

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.12B(2)

duty to review planning scheme at direction of Minister

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.12B(5)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.14

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.17(1)

duty of giving copy amendment to the planning scheme

DCD, PO, MSS

s.17(2)

duty of giving copy s.173 agreement

DCD, PO, MSS

s.17(3)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.18

duty to make amendment etc. available

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.19

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.21(2)

duty to make submissions available

DCD, PO, MSS

s.21A(4)

duty to publish notice in accordance with section

DCD, PO, MSS

s.22

duty to consider all submissions

DCD, PO, MSS

s.23(1)(b)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.23(2)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.24

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

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.26(1)

power to make report available for inspection

DCD, PO, MSS

s.26(2)

duty to keep report of panel available for inspection

DCD, PO, MSS

s.27(2)

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

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.28

duty to notify the Minister if abandoning an amendment

CEO

Note: the power to make a decision to abandon an amendment cannot be delegated

s.30(4)(a)

duty to say if amendment has lapsed

DCD, PO, MSS

s.30(4)(b)

duty to provide information in writing upon request

DCD, PO

s.32(2)

duty to give more notice if required

DCD, PO, MSS

s.33(1)

duty to give more notice of changes to an amendment

DCD, PO, MSS

s.36(2)

duty to give notice of approval of amendment

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.38(5)

duty to give notice of revocation of an amendment

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.39

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

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.40(1)

function of lodging copy of approved amendment

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.41

duty to make approved amendment available

DCD, PO, MSS

s.42

duty to make copy of planning scheme available

DCD, PO, MSS

s.46AS(ac)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.46GF

duty to comply with directions issued by the Minister

DCD

s.46GG

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

DCD

s.46GH(1)

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

DCD

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

DCD

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

DCD

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

DCD

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

DCD

s.46GI(3)

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

DCD

s.46GI(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.

DCD

s.46GL

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

DCD

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, DCD, PO, MSS

s.46N(2)(c)

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

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.46N(2)(d)

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

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

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, DCD, PO, MSS

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

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

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.46P(1)

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

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.46P(2)

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

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.46Q(1)

duty to keep proper accounts of levies paid

DCS, DCD, PO, MSS

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, DCD, PO, MSS

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, DCD, PO, MSS

must be done in accordance with Part 3

s.46Q(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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.46Y

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.47

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

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.49(1)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.49(2)

duty to make register available for inspection

DCD, PO, MSS

s.50(4)

duty to amend application

DCD, PO, MSS

s.50(5)

power to refuse to amend application

DCD, PO, MSS

s.50(6)

duty to make note of amendment to application in register

DCD, PO, MSS

s.50A(1)

power to make amendment to application

DCD, PO, MSS

s.50A(3)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.50A(4)

duty to note amendment to application in register

DCD, PO, MSS

s.51

duty to make copy of application available for inspection

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.52(1)(b)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.52(1)(c)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.52(1)(d)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.52(1AA)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.52(3)

power to give any further notice of an application where appropriate

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.53(1)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.53(1A)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.54(1)

power to require the applicant to provide more information

DCD, PO, MSS

s.54(1A)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.54(1B)

duty to specify the lapse date for an application

DCD, PO, MSS

s.54A(3)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.54A(4)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.55(1)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.57(2A)

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

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.57(3)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.57(5)

duty to make available for inspection copy of all objections

DCD, PO, MSS

s.57A(4)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.57A(5)

power to refuse to amend application

DCD, PO, MSS

s.57A(6)

duty to note amendments to application in register

DCD, PO, MSS

s.57B(1)

duty to determine whether and to whom notice should be given

DCD, PO, MSS

s.57B(2)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.57C(1)

duty to give copy of amended application to referral authority

DCD, PO, MSS

s.58

duty to consider every application for a permit

DCD, PO, MSS

s.58A

power to request advice from the Planning Application Committee

DCD, PO, MSS

s.60

duty to consider certain matters

DCD, PO, MSS

s.60(1A)

power to consider certain matters before deciding on application

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

s.61(2)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.61(2A)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.61(3)(a)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.61(3)(b)

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

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.61(4)

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

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.62(1)

duty to include certain conditions in deciding to grant a permit

DCD, PO, MSS

s.62(2)

power to include other conditions

DCD, PO, MSS

s.62(4)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.62(5)(a)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.62(5)(c)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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)

DCD, PO, MSS

s.63

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.64(1)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.66(1)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.66(2)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.69(1A)

function of receiving application for extension of time to complete development

DCD, PO, MSS

s.69(2)

power to extend time

DCD, PO, MSS

s.70

duty to make copy permit available for inspection

DCD, PO, MSS

s.71(1)

power to correct certain mistakes

DCD, PO, MSS

s.71(2)

duty to note corrections in register

DCD, PO, MSS

s.73

power to decide to grant amendment subject to conditions

DCD, PO, MSS

s.74

duty to issue amended permit to applicant if no objectors

DCD, PO, MSS

s.76

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.76A(1)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.76A(2)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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, DCD, PO, MSS

s.83

function of being respondent to an appeal

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.83B

duty to give or publish notice of application for review

DCD, PO, MSS

s.84(1)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.84(6)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.86

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.87(3)

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

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.90(1)

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

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.91(2)

duty to comply with the directions of VCAT

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.91(2A)

duty to issue amended permit to owner if Tribunal so directs

DCD, PO, MSS

s.92

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.93(2)

duty to give notice of VCAT order to stop development

DCD, PO, MSS

s.95(3)

function of referring certain applications to the Minister

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.95(4)

duty to comply with an order or direction

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.96(1)

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

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.96(2)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.96A(2)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.96C

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.96F

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

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

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, DCD, PO, MSS

s.96H(3)

power to give notice in compliance with Minister's direction

DCD, PO, MSS

s.96J

power to issue permit as directed by the Minister

DCD, PO, MSS

s.96K

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.97C

power to request Minister to decide the application

DCD, PO, MSS

s.97D(1)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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, DCD, PO, MSS

s.97G(6)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.97L

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.97MH

duty to provide information or assistance to the Planning Application Committee

DCD, PO, MSS

s.97MI

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.97O

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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, DCD, PO, MSS

s.97Q(2)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.97Q(4)

duty to comply with directions of VCAT

DCD, PO, MSS

s.97R

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.98(1)&(2)

function of receiving claim for compensation in certain circumstances

DCD, PO, MSS

s.98(4)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.101

function of receiving claim for expenses in conjunction with claim

DCD, PO, MSS

s.103

power to reject a claim for compensation in certain circumstances

DCD, PO, MSS

s.107(1)

function of receiving claim for compensation

DCD, PO, MSS

s.107(3)

power to agree to extend time for making claim

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.114(1)

power to apply to the VCAT for an enforcement order

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.117(1)(a)

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

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.120(1)

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

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.123(1)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.130(5)

power to allow person served with an infringement notice further time

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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)

DCD, PO, MSS

where council is the relevant planning authority

s.171(2)(f)

power to carry out studies and commission reports

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.171(2)(g)

power to grant and reserve easements

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.173

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

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

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, DCD, PO, MSS

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, DCD, PO, MSS

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, DCD, PO, MSS

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, DCD, PO, MSS

s.178A(1)

function of receiving application to amend or end an agreement

DCD, PO, MSS

s.178A(3)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.178A(4)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.178A(5)

power to propose to amend or end an agreement

DCD, PO, MSS

s.178B(1)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.178B(2)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.178C(4)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.178E(1)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.178E(2)(a)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

s.178E(3)(d)

power to refuse to amend or end the agreement

DCD, PO, MSS

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)

DCD, PO, MSS

s.178F(2)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.178G

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.178I(3)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.179(2)

duty to make available for inspection copy agreement

DCD, PO, MSS

s.181

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.181(1A)(a)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.181(1A)(b)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.182

power to enforce an agreement

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.183

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

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

DCD, PO, MSS

s.184G(2)

duty to comply with a direction of the Tribunal

DCD, PO, MSS

s.184G(3)

duty to give notice as directed by the Tribunal

DCD, PO, MSS

s.198(1)

function to receive application for planning certificate

DCD, PO, MSS

s.199(1)

duty to give planning certificate to applicant

DCD, PO, MSS

s.201(1)

function of receiving application for declaration of underlying zoning

DCD, PO, MSS

s.201(3)

duty to make declaration

DCD, PO, MSS

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, DCD, PO, MSS

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, DCD, PO, MSS

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, DCD, PO, MSS

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

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

s.201UAB(1)

function of providing the Victoria Planning Authority with information relating to any land within municipal district

DCD, PO, MSS

s.201UAB(2)

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

DCD, PO, MSS

 

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

PHO, MSS

s.142G(1)

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

PHO, MSS

s.142G(2)

power to enter certain information in the Rooming House Register

PHO, MSS

s.142I(2)

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

PHO, MSS

s.252

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

PHO, DCD, MSS

where council is the landlord

s.262(1)

power to give tenant a notice to vacate rented premises

PHO, DCD, MSS

where council is the landlord

s.262(3)

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

CEO, DCD

s.518F

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

PHO, MSS

s.522(1)

power to give a compliance notice to a person

DCD

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

DCD

s.526A(3)

function of receiving report of inspection

DCD

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 relevant authority 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

duty of responsible authority to provide copy of matter considered under section 60(1A)(g) for inspection free of charge

DCD

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

DCD

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

DCD

r.25(a)

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

DCD

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

DCD

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

DCD

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.55

duty of responsible authority to tell Registrar of Titles under section 183 of the Act of the cancellation or amendment of an agreement

DCD

 

Planning and Environment (Fees) Regulations 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, DCD

r.19

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

CEO, DCD

r.20

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

DCD, PO, MSS

r.21

duty to record matters taken into account and which formed the basis of a decision to waive or rebate a fee under r.19 or 20

CEO, DCD, PO, MSS

 

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

PHO, MSS

r.13(1)

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

PHO, MSS

r.13(2)

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

PHO, MSS

r.13(2)

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

PHO, MSS

r.13(4) & (5)

duty to issue certificate of registration

PHO, MSS

r.15(1)

function of receiving notice of transfer of ownership

PHO, MSS

r.15(3)

power to determine where notice of transfer is displayed

PHO, MSS

r.16(1)

duty to transfer registration to new caravan park owner

PHO, MSS

r.16(2)

duty to issue a certificate of transfer of registration

PHO, MSS

r.17(1)

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

PHO, DCD, MSS

r.18

duty to keep register of caravan parks

PHO, MSS

r.19(4)

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

PHO, MSS

r.19(6)

power to determine where certain information is displayed

PHO, MSS

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

PHO, MSS

r.22A(2)

duty to consult with relevant emergency services agencies

PHO, MSS

r.23

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

PHO, MSS

r.24

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

PHO, MSS

r.25(3)

duty to consult with relevant floodplain management authority

PHO, DCD, MSS

r.26

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

PHO, DCD, MSS

r.28(c)

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

PHO, MSS

r.39

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

PHO, MSS

r.39(b)

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

PHO, MSS

r.40(4)

function of receiving installation certificate

PHO, MSS

r.42

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

PHO, MSS

Schedule 3 clause 4(3)

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

PHO, MSS

 

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 give notice of review 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

 

Road Management (General) Regulations 2005
Note: these regulations are due to expire on 21 March 2016

Provision

Item Delegated

Delegate

Conditions and Limitations

r.501(4)

power to charge fee for issuing permit under regulation 501(1)

DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

 

Road Management (General) Regulations 2016

Provision

Item Delegated

Delegate

Conditions and Limitations

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.10

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

CEO, DWTS

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

r.18(2)

power to waive whole or part of fee in certain circumstances

CEO, DWTS

where council is the coordinating road authority

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 Agenda                              Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.2.8    Appointment of Authorised Officer

Author’s Title:           Governance Officer

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

Attachments:

1       S11 - Instrument of Authorisation - W O'Toole

2       S11A-Instrument of Authorisation - W O'Toole

Relevance to Council Plan 2017  - 2021

Strategic Objective:          Support our councillors, staff, volunteers and the community to make informed and transparent decisions.    

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

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

1.   Authorises Mr Wayne O’Toole as per the attached Instruments 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 or varied by Council.

3.   Affixes the Common Seal to the Instrument.

 

1.       Executive Summary

The purpose of this report is to appoint Mr Wayne O’Toole as an Authorised Officer under the Local Government Act 1989 (Vic) and other legislation outlined in the Instrument and the Planning and Environment Act.

2.       Discussion

To enable Mr O’Toole to perform his duties as Manager Statutory Services it is necessary for Council to appoint him as an Authorised Officer.  Mr O’Toole will be managing staff performing duties in relation to Local Laws, Public Health, and Planning.

 

In some cases the authorisation is for the purposes of taking specific actions under each Act, some for the purpose of inspection premises for compliance, some for the service of Notices and some for the purpose of issuing penalty or 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

There are no financial implications.

4.       Cost Shift Considerations

There are no cost shift considerations required.

5.       Community Consultation

Nil.

6.       Internal Consultation

Nil.

7.       Legislative / Policy Implications

Mr. O’Toole will be an Authorised Officer for the administration and enforcement of various Acts and Regulations that have been specified in the Instruments of Authorisation.

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. O’Toole as and Authorised Officer under the Local Government Act 1989 and the Planning and Environment Act 1987, and affix the Common Seal.

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                                      Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.2.8                 Appointment of Authorised Officer

Attachment 1    S11 - Instrument of Authorisation - W O'Toole

 

 

 

 

S11. Instrument of Appointment and Authorisation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buloke Shire Council

 

 

 

 

Instrument of Appointment and Authorisation

 

 

 

 

 

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting                                                  Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.2.8                 Appointment of Authorised Officer

Attachment 1    S11 - Instrument of Authorisation - W O'Toole

 

Instrument of Appointment and Authorisation

 

In this instrument "officer" means -

 

Wayne O’Toole

 

By this instrument of appointment and authorisation Buloke Shire Council -

 


 

PART A

1.            under section 224 of the Local Government Act 1989 - appoints the Wayne O’Toole to be an] authorised officer for the administration and enforcement of -

 

##[#delete any of the following Acts which are inapplicable#]

 

the Domestic Animals Act 1994                                                                                                        

the Emergency Management Act 1986                                                                                               

the Environment Protection Act 1970                                                                                                 

the Food Act 1984                                                                                                                            

the Graffiti Prevention Act 2007                                                                                                         

the Housing Act 1983                                                                                                                       

the Impounding of Livestock Act 1994                                                                                               

the Local Government Act 1989                                                                                                        

the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008[1]                                                                                         

Part 14 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997

the Road Management Act 2004

the Road Safety Act 1986  ]

the Summary Offences Act 1966 

 

the regulations made under each of those Acts

 

the local laws made under the Local Government Act 1989

and any other Act, regulation or local law which relates to the functions and powers of the Council;


PART B

 


1.            under section 72 of the Domestic Animals Act 1994 - appoints the officer to be an authorised officer for the purposes of the Domestic Animals Act 1994.                                                                      


2.            under section 21 of the Emergency Management Act 1986 – appoints the officer to be a Municipal Emergency Resource Officer.


3.            under section 4(1) of the Environment Protection Act 1970 - appoints the officer to be a litter enforcement officer for the purposes of the Environment Protection Act 1970.                                                         

4.            under section 48A of the Environment Protection Act 1970 – appoints the officer to be an authorised officer for the purposes of section 48A.                                                                                                  

 


5.            under section 19(1) of the Graffiti Prevention Act 2007 – appoints the officers to be an authorised person for the purposes of carrying out Council's functions under section 18.


6.            under section 71(1) of the Housing Act 1983 – appoints the officer to be an authorised person for the purposes of entering a house or building and conducting an inspection under section 71.


7.            under section 147(1)(b)(i) of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, - authorises the officer to issue immunisation status certificates under section 148 of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008.


8.            under section 525(2) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 - appoints the officer to exercise the powers set out in section 526 of that Act.                                                                                                     


9.            under section 71(3) of the Road Management Act 2004 – appoints the officer to be an authorised officer for the purposes of the Road Management Act 2004.


10.          under section 59(1)(a)(ii) of the Road Safety Act 1986 – authorises the officer to exercise the powers under section 59(1)(a) of that Act.                                                                                                           

 

11.          under section 59(1)(d) of the Road Safety Act 1986 – authorises the officer to exercise the powers under section 59(1)(d) of that Act.                                                                                                           

 

12.          under section 87(1A) of the Road Safety Act 1986 – authorises the officer to exercise the power in section 87(1A) of that Act.[2]                                                                                                                           

 

13.          under section 87(1B)(c) of the Road Safety Act 1986 – authorises the officer to exercise the power in section 87(1B)(c).


14.          under regulation 84(c)(ii) of the Road Safety (General) Regulations 2009 – authorises the officer#s for the purposes of filing a charge or an offence under section 90E of the Road Safety Act 1986 or under a regulation under that Act.



 

PART C

15.          under -

     section 232 of the Local Government Act 1989[3]

          section 527 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997

section 77(2)(b) of the Road Safety Act 1986[4]

section 77(4) of the Road Safety Act 1986  [only where Council is a Committee of Management under the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978]

sections 48A(9)(c) and 59(3)of the Environment Protection Act 1970

          section 92 of the Domestic Animals Act 1994[5]

          section 96 of the Road Management Act 2004

          section 33A of the Impounding of Livestock Act 1994

              section 10(4) of the Graffiti Prevention Act 2007                                                           section 219 of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008

              section 45AC of the Food Act 1984

 

authorises the officer generally to institute proceedings and represent Council in proceedings for offences against the Acts, regulations and local laws 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 made on 11 October 2017.                                                

 

 

 

 

 

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 Agenda                                      Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.2.8                 Appointment of Authorised Officer

Attachment 2    S11A-Instrument of Authorisation - W O'Toole

§       

 

S11A. Instrument of Appointment and Authorisation

(Planning and Environment Act 1987)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buloke Shire Council

 

 

 

 

Instrument of Appointment and Authorisation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Instrument of Appointment and Authorisation

(Planning and Environment Act 1987)

 

 

In this instrument "officer" means -

 

Wayne O’Toole

 

 

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 Acts 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   11 October 2017                                           

 

 

 

 

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 Agenda                              Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.2.9    Roadside Weed and Rabbit Control Plan 2017/19

Author’s Title:           Environmental Compliance Officer

Department:              Works and Technical Services                     File No: EM/13/05

Attachments:

1       Roadside Weed and Rabbit Control Plan 2017/19

Relevance to Council Plan 2017  - 2021

Strategic Objective:          Responding to and enhancing our built and natural environment    

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council adopts the Roadside Weed and Pest Program Control Plan 2017/19.

 

1.       Executive Summary

Buloke Shire Council will be receiving $150,000 ($75,000 per financial year) over two years funding from the Department of Planning and Community Development.

 

Council is also receiving $50,000 under the Commonwealth Roadside Weeds and Pest Funding for drought affected areas in Victoria 2017. This funding will be offered to Council after it updates its current Roadside Weed  and Pest Control Plan. The $50,000 from the drought affected funding has to be spent by 30 December 2017.

 

The Plan will be approved by Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR).

 

The Roadside Weed and Rabbit Control Plan (RWRCP) contributes to Buloke Shire’s ongoing roadside weed and rabbit management program and complements past investments made by Buloke Shire enabled through State Government initiative funding.   The Plan will assist with preventing the spread and introduction of invasive plant and animal species across the Shire and the region as a whole.

2.       Discussion

Through past State Government funding initiatives, Council has treated approximately 2,000 km of roadsides for established pest animals and weeds.

 

Investment of funds will be aligned to:

 

1.       Community action/compliance

·    Works will align with community landcare projects and (DEDJTR) and Department of Environment Land, Water and Planning compliance projects. This year compliance works will be undertaken in the Nandaly area for the control of rabbits.

 

2.       Control of the regionally controlled weeds, Boxthorn on roadsides with high to very high vegetation quality:

 

·     Control of Horehound and Wheel cactus

·     Works will align with community landcare projects,

·     Works on roadsides with high to very high vegetation quality, and

·     To address customer concerns for the spread of these weeds from roadsides to private land.

3.       Financial Implications

$50,000 received from the Drought affected areas in Victoria 2017.

$75,000 to be received in the 2017/18 financial year.

$75,000 to be received in the 2018/19 financial year.

4.       Cost Shift Considerations

N/A

5.       Community Consultation

The Shire stays abreast of community concerns and projects via regular attendance at landcare group meetings and via phone calls and correspondence from Shire residents.

 

The draft RWRCP was emailed to all landcare groups (listed below) in the Shire. The Environment Compliance Officer met with the Donald and Wycheproof Landcare groups. Correspondence has been received from the Jeffcott North and Sea Lake Landcare groups.

 

Donald Landcare Group

Wycheproof Landcare Group

Sea Lake Landcare Group

Jeffcott North Landcare Group

Sharyn Williams, Department of Primary Industries

Kevin Spence, Landcare Coordinator, Buloke & Northern Grampians Landcare Network

Jess Cook, Landcare Facilitator South Eastern Mallee Region

Kim Cross, Landcare Facilitator Eastern Mallee Region.

6.       Internal Consultation

N/A

7.       Legislative / Policy Implications

State

·     Invasive Plants and Animal Policy Framework

·     Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994

·     Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988

·     Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978

·     Land Act 1958

·     Local Government Act 1989

·     Planning and Environment Act 1987

·     Environment Protection Act 1970.

·     Road Management Act 2004

 

Regional

·          North Central CMA Invasive Plants & Animal Strategy 2010-15

·          Mallee CMA Invasive Plants & Animals Management Strategy.

 

Local

·    Buloke Shire Council’s Council Plan 2017/21

·    Buloke Shire Council’s  Weed Identification

·    Buloke Shire Council’s Roadside Vegetation Management Plan 2015/19

·    Buloke Shire Road Management Plan

8.       Environmental Sustainability

The Buloke Shire Council seeks to work with local communities in protecting high value environmental assets from pest plant and animal impacts. The southern regions of the Shire contain Buloke Woodland Communities that are recognised as a regional and national high priority asset. The northern region of the Shire joins Lake Tyrrell, a wetland of national significance that plays an important ecological/hydrological role in the natural functioning of a major wetland system.

9.       Conflict of Interest Considerations

N/A

10.     Conclusion

Buloke Shire Council’s overall roadside weed and rabbit management objective is the effective and proactive management of invasive species on Council managed roadsides across the Shire.

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                                                          Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.2.9                 Roadside Weed and Rabbit Control Plan 2017/19

Attachment 1    Roadside Weed and Rabbit Control Plan 2017/19

 

 

Roadside Weeds & Pests Program Control Plan

 


Municipality Details

Council Name: Buloke Shire Council

 

Key Contact Name: Anna Arkoudis

 

Position: Environment Compliance Officer

 

Contact Details: 03 5478 0141

 

aarkoudis@buloke.vic.gov.au

 

Regional Context of Noxious Weed and Pest Animal Management

The Shire of Buloke is located in the northwest of Victoria and covers approximately 8,000 square kilometres, and is largely based on broad acre agricultural production.

Buloke Shire is characterized by vast agricultural plains extending from the sedimentary hills south of Charlton, north to the Mallee dunes and into the Wimmera region.

 

Buloke Shire is located at the boundary of three broad regions. The Wimmera Clay Plains and the sedimentary hills on the fringes of the Box-Ironbark forests of the Victorian Central Goldfields contribute to the environmental characteristics of the Southern areas of the Shire, with the red sand dunes of the Mallee region, the dominant feature of the north of the Shire.

 

The Buloke Shire Council seeks to work with local communities in protecting high value environmental assets from pest plant and animal impacts. The southern regions of the shire contain Buloke Woodland Communities that are recognised as a regional and national high priority asset. The northern region of the shire joins Lake Tyrrell, a wetland of National Significance that plays an important ecological/hydrological role in the natural functioning of a major wetland system. It is a seasonal saline lake of over 20,000 hectares in size.

 

Buloke Shire Council is responsible for the management of approximately 5,800km of local road networks and is dedicated to managing weed and pest animal infestations on council managed land and committed to the early prevention and control of weed species newly identified in the area.

 

Through past State Government funding initiatives Council has treated approximately 2,200 km of roadsides for Regionally Controlled and Regionally Prohibited weeds and established pest animals. Please refer to Table 1 for a list of current target species.

Community Consultation

Plan was placed on the Buloke Shire Website and copies were sent to all the landcare groups, and community groups in the shire.

Meetings and correspondence also occurred to discuss the Plan and community’s needs.

 

The Buloke Shire Environment Officer stays in contact with community concerns via attendance at meetings of [landcare or other groups] and via phone calls and correspondence from individuals. The Shire has also specifically requested community views on this issue via [local newspaper, council newsletter] and maintains a record of feedback. Much of the information required to develop this plan had already been obtained during development of the Buloke Shire [relevant existing plans or strategies].

Stakeholder Consultation

List key stakeholders who have been consulted in the development of this plan.

 

§ Buloke Shire Landcare Groups

§ Individual Landholders

 

Relevant Local, Regional Policies and Strategies and submissions

List policies, strategies and submissions relevant to this plan.

 

State

·    Invasive Plants and Animal Policy Framework

·    Catchment & Land Protection Act, 1994 (CaLP Act)

·    Flora & Fauna Guarantee Act 1988

·    Local Government Act 1989

·    Planning & Environment Act 1987

·    Road Management Act 2004

·    Victoria’s Biodiversity Strategy 1997

 

Regional

·    North Central Regional Catchment Strategy

·    Mallee CMA Invasive Plants & Animals Management Strategy.

Local

·    Buloke Shire Council’s Roadside Vegetation Management Plan

·    Buloke Shire Council Plan 2017-2021

·    Road Management Plan 2017

 

Submissions

Any submissions received by Council relating to RPWs, RCWs, EPAs or Restricted Weeds.

 

 

 

 

 

Objectives of the Plan

 

Contribute to the Shire’s ongoing roadside weed and rabbit management program and complement past investments made by Buloke Shire enabled through State Government initiative funding. Assist with preventing the spread and introduction of invasive plant and animal species across the Shire and the region as a whole.

 

Buloke Shire Council’s overall roadside weed and rabbit management objective is the effective and proactive management of invasive species on Council managed roadsides across the Shire. Investment of funds will be aligned to:

 

1.      Supporting community group investment in weed and pest control projects.

a.    Works will align with community landcare projects

2.    Control of regionally controlled weeds, such as Boxthorn on roadsides with high to very high vegetation quality as per ratepayer’s requests and landcare projects.

3.    Control of Wheel Cactus

a.    Works will align with community landcare projects

b.    Works on roadsides with high to very high vegetation quality and

c.     To address customer concerns for the spread of this weed from roadsides to private property.

4.    Protect identified assets such as significant roadside vegetation under threat from weed invasion or other significant roadside infrastructure.

5.    Addressing other roadside declared noxious weed infestations of concern to the Shire’s community including Restricted Weeds declared under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 (CaLP Act).

 

Term of the Plan

The plan will run for a two year period from 1 July 2017 (date of commencement) to 30 June 2019

Funding

Outline how council plans to fund the implementation of the plan.

·    RWPP Allocation - $150,000 over a two year period

·    Council Contribution - NIL per year

·    Other funding. Roadside Weeds and Pest s Management Drought Affected Areas Program - $50,000

 

 


 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting                                                                                      Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.2.9                 Roadside Weed and Rabbit Control Plan 2017/19

Attachment 1    Roadside Weed and Rabbit Control Plan 2017/19

 

 

Table 1: Target Species

Common Name

Scientific Name

CaLP classification

PRIORITY RATING

(1 highest – 4 lowest)

Reasons for Management

 

Rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Established Pest Animal

1

-     To support community and stakeholder action.

African Boxthorn

Lycium ferocissimum

Regionally Controlled Weed

2

-     To support Community Landcare group programs, and in response to frequent ratepayer requests in High to Very High conservation roadsides

Cactus species

 

Regionally Controlled Weed

3

-     -To support Community Landcare group programs, and in response to frequent ratepayer requests in High to Very High conservation roadsides

Horehound

 

Regionally Controlled Weed

3

-     To support Community Landcare group programs, and in response to frequent ratepayer requests in High to Very High conservation roadsides

 

 

 

 

-    

 

 

 

 

-    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table 2: Control Measures and Target Roadsides (this table can be used as part of Council’s yearly or acquittal report to LGV)

Common Name*

Control Measures

(to be based on accepted best practice management of the target species)

Location of where works will be done

(location of proposed works should be specified, and a map where possible should accompany the plan)

 

Estimate of length of roadside to be treated annually over 3 years

(Km = length of road along which both sides are treated. Where only one side is treated halve the figure)

Approximate Annual Timing of Treatment

 

Estimated Cost

Rabbit

-     Mechanical ripping of warrens

-     -   Within defined community project areas. Shire will support landcare and  DEDJTR compliance by undertaking follow up treatment

 

September 2017 to February 2019

Depending on target area

As quotes are received

Boxthorn

-     Spot spray application of a registered herbicide in accordance with the product label

-     Mechanical removal where herbicide application is inappropriate

-     Cut-stump herbicide application

-    

-     In areas of high to very high vegetation quality

-    

 

September to June

Depending on target area

As quotes are received

Wheel Cactus

-     Injection of a registered herbicide in accordance with the product label

-     -   In defined community project areas, and/or where resident complaints received of weed spreading from roadside onto private land

 

September to June

Depending on target area

As quotes are received

Horehound

-     Spot spray application of a registered herbicide in accordance with the product label

-     In areas of high to very high vegetation quality

 

Money will be spent over the two financial years

September to June

Depending on target area

As quotes are received

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting                                                                     Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.2.9                 Roadside Weed and Rabbit Control Plan 2017/19

Attachment 1    Roadside Weed and Rabbit Control Plan 2017/19

 

Maps

Map 1 Proposed location of control works. (whole of the Shire)

 

 

Statement of Responsibilities

Council will:

·        Publish this approved plan (or approved variation to this plan if relevant) on its website within 28 days of approval and ensure copies are available for public inspection at Council’s office/s.

·        Coordinate the implementation of this plan on Council managed roadsides in accordance with the investment principles stated in this plan and the control measures specified in Table 2.

·        Implement best practice weed hygiene principles and protocols.

·        Maintain accurate records sufficient to provide evidence that the plan has been carried out and provide these to Local Government Victoria on request.

·        Obtain approval from DEDJTR before substantially modifying or varying the plan.

·        Carefully consider any proposals from DEDJTR to modify or vary the plan in response to changed circumstances.

 

Provide a completion report to Local Government Victoria within 30 days from expiry of this plan outlining the outcomes of the control measures undertaken.

 

DEDJTR Endorsement

I declare that I am an authorised representative and that this plan has been reviewed and aligns with eligible activities.

 

DEDJTR Regional Manager - Plants, Chemicals & Invasive Species

Name:

 

Date:

 

 

 

Signature:

 

 

Declaration

I declare that I am an authorised representative and the information given on this form is complete and correct

 

Key Contact Name: Anna Arkoudis

 

Date:

 

 

 

 

Signature:

 

Council CEO Name: Lucy Roffey

Signature:

Date:

 

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                              Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.3       Financial Reports

8.3.1    Financial Performance as at 31 August 2017

Author’s Title:           Acting Manager Finance

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

Attachments:

1       Income Statement 31 August 2017

2       Balance Sheet 31 August 2017

3       Cash Flow Statement 31 August 2017

4       Cash Flow Chart 31 August 2017

5       Capital Works Program 31 August 2017

6       Capital Works Program Chart 31 August 2017

Relevance to Council Plan 2017  - 2021

Strategic Objective:          Deliver our service in a financially viable way    

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council receives and notes the Financial Performance Report for the month ending 31 August 2017.

 

 

1.       Executive Summary

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 does not include capital works expenditure.

 

For the first two months month of the financial year ending 31 August 2017, the surplus is $10.468M.  Total income excluding capital grants is a surplus of $10.315m.

 

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 31 August 2017, the Balance Sheet shows Council’s bank balance at $12.621M.

 

The Cash Flow Statement is formatted to show a 12 month forecast. At 31 August 2017, the Cash Flow Statement shows Council with a bank balance of $12.621M.

 

The Capital Works Program report reflects $301,000 of capital works has been expended as at the 31 August 2017 (The Current Budget forecast capital works for 17/18 year is $10.8m).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.       Financial Implications

The table below provides an overview of Council’s financial position at 31 August 2017, or the financial year ending on that date.

 

Description

YTD Budget Aug 2017

Actuals at 31st Aug 2017

Variance YTD Budget 31st Vs August Actuals

$'000

$'000

$'000

 

 

Total income excluding capital grants

14,927

14,156

(771)

 

 

 

Total expenses 

4,190

3,841

349

 

Total capital grants income 

765

153

(612)

Total capital expenditure

265

301

(36)

 

The August financial summary table above reflects the following –

 

a.   Total income excluding government grants

 

The negative variance occurs largely as a result of the part prepayment of Council’s 2017-18 Victorian Grants Commission Payment in late June 2017. The YTD budget assumed these funds all being received in 2017/18.

 

b.   Total expenses

 

Positive variance occurs as a result of timing delays.

 

c.   Capital Grant Income

 

The actual result for capital grant income to the end of August is $153,000. The significant variance in this area, (below budget by $612K to the end of August) has been caused by delays in the grant receipts on the Roads to Recovery and the Lake Tyrrell projects. It is often difficult to predict the timing of capital grant receipts when formulating the budget due the uncertainty associated with the timing of grant approvals.   

 

d.   Capital Expenditure

 

Council has expended $301,000 on capital works during the first two months of the financial year

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 the 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 had a conflict of interest.

8.       Conclusion

With two months of the financial year complete Council’s overall operating position is in line with budget. The only material variance is the previously reported timing changes to the receipt Victorian Grants Commission funding. Council held cash and investment assets at the 31 August 2017 of $12.6M.  This continues to reflect Council’s strong cash position. 

 

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                                                     Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.3.1                 Financial Performance as at 31 August 2017

Attachment 1    Income Statement 31 August 2017

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                                                     Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.3.1                 Financial Performance as at 31 August 2017

Attachment 2    Balance Sheet 31 August 2017

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                                                                         Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.3.1                 Financial Performance as at 31 August 2017

Attachment 3    Cash Flow Statement 31 August 2017

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                                                                         Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.3.1                 Financial Performance as at 31 August 2017

Attachment 4    Cash Flow Chart 31 August 2017

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                                                     Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.3.1                 Financial Performance as at 31 August 2017

Attachment 5    Capital Works Program 31 August 2017

 

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                                                                         Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.3.1                 Financial Performance as at 31 August 2017

Attachment 6    Capital Works Program Chart 31 August 2017

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                               Wednesday, 11 October 2017

8.4       Organisational Reports

                         Nil

 

8.5       Reports from Councillors

                         Nil

 

 

 


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                              Wednesday, 11 October 2017

9.          OTHER BUSINESS

9.1       Notices of Motion

9.1.1    2030 Commonwealth Games

Author’s Title:           Governance Officer

Department:              Corporate Services                                          File No: GO/09/01

Attachments:

Nil

Relevance to Council Plan 2017  - 2021

Strategic Objective:          Diversify and enhance our local economy.    

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:

1.       Supports the 2030 Greater Victoria Commonwealth Games Bid Project

 

2.       Contribute $1,000 to the Prefeasibility Study

 

 

The following notice of Motion has been received from Cr Warren.

 

1.       Background

The Greater Shepparton City Council is seeking support for the 2030 Greater Victoria Commonwealth Games Bid Project.

 

A taskforce has been established and has met with regional Councils in June.  The State Government is assembling a dedicated working group to assist with the project. The working group is comprised of representatives from Sport and Recreation Victoria, Regional Development Victoria, Visit Victoria and Department of Premier and Cabinet.

 

The Hon. John Eren MP, Minister for Sport, Minister for Tourism and Major Events and the Hon. Jaala Pulford MP, Minister for Regional Development have also been briefed.

 

The scope of the prefeasibility study has been determined via discussions between the State Government working group, the taskforce and discussions with the regional Councils in June 2017.  The State Government sees project to be a partnership with Regional Councils and therefore would like to see a financial contribution to the first stage of the project.  The State Government anticipates that the prefeasibility study would cost $80,000 and will be contributing $30,000 with Regional Councils to contribute the remaining $50,000.

 

The State Government is hoping that the prefeasibility study will serve a dual purpose – to determine the validity of the Greater Victoria Commonwealth Games model and to inform the Regional Liveability Strategy.

  


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                               Wednesday, 11 October 2017

9.2       Questions from Councillors

                         Nil

 

9.3       Urgent Business

                         Nil

 

9.4       Any Other Business

                         Nil


Buloke Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda                               Wednesday, 11 October 2017

9.5       Matters Which May Exclude The Public

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council closes the meeting to the public pursuant to Section 89(2) of the Local Government Act 1989 to consider the following items, which are confidential for the reasons indicated:

9.5.1      Contract C46 2017/18 Lake Tyrrell Tourism Infrastructure Design Services

(d)   contractual matters

 

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council reopens the meeting to the public pursuant to Section 89(2) of the Local Government Act 1989 and brings resolutions from the closed session into open session.

 

 

 

10.       MEETING CLOSE  

 

 

  



[1] Council only to appoint a person suitably qualified or trained under section 31(2).

[2] Council must ensure that a person appointed under section 87 is competent, of good repute and character and has agreed in writing to exercise the functions conferred on an authorised person (see section 87(1C)

[3] A person authorised under section 232 of the Local Government Act 1989 is also authorised to bring proceedings under the Fire Services Property Levy Act 2012  (see section 22 of the Fire Services Property Levy Act 2012).  

[4] A person authorised under sections 77(2)(b) and/or 77(4) of the Road Safety Act 1986 is also an authorised officer for the purposes of rules 203 and 307 of the Road Safety Road Rules 2009.

[5] Council may only appoint an authorised officer who is also appointed under section 72 of the Act.