Draft Delegations of Authority Policy

Consultation period: 31 August – 27 September 2026

The draft Delegations of Authority Policy establishes a clear and accountable framework for the delegation of decision-making powers within Council. It helps ensure Council services and operations are delivered efficiently, consistently and in the best interests of the community.

Under the Local Government Act 1993, Council grants authority to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO may then formally delegate authority to authorised Council Officers, enabling timely, effective and accountable decision-making across Council operations.

This Policy applies to all Council Officers who have been assigned delegated authority by the CEO.


Have your say

This consultation is your opportunity to review the draft Policy. You can provide feedback until 27 September 2026:

  • online by completing the survey below

  • in writing to Corporate Governance, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland NSW 1499.


Next steps:

Following community consultation, Council will review and consider all feedback and some changes may be made. The Policy will then be finalised and reported to Council for adoption. We will keep interested members of the community updated.


Consultation period: 31 August – 27 September 2026

The draft Delegations of Authority Policy establishes a clear and accountable framework for the delegation of decision-making powers within Council. It helps ensure Council services and operations are delivered efficiently, consistently and in the best interests of the community.

Under the Local Government Act 1993, Council grants authority to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO may then formally delegate authority to authorised Council Officers, enabling timely, effective and accountable decision-making across Council operations.

This Policy applies to all Council Officers who have been assigned delegated authority by the CEO.


Have your say

This consultation is your opportunity to review the draft Policy. You can provide feedback until 27 September 2026:

  • online by completing the survey below

  • in writing to Corporate Governance, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland NSW 1499.


Next steps:

Following community consultation, Council will review and consider all feedback and some changes may be made. The Policy will then be finalised and reported to Council for adoption. We will keep interested members of the community updated.


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