Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT - SECT 32

(1) A council may delegate powers and functions.

(2) A delegation may be made to:

(a) a local board; or

(b) a council committee; or

(c) a local government subsidiary; or

(d) the CEO.

(3) However:

(a) the power to impose rates cannot be delegated; and

(b) if power to incur financial liabilities is delegated the council must fix reasonable limits on the delegate's authority; and

(c) a delegation cannot duplicate or derogate from the CEO's functions (including delegated functions).