Tasmanian Consolidated Acts Tasmanian Consolidated Acts
(1) Subject to subsection (2), a council, in writing, may delegate with or without conditions to the general manager, controlling authority, a council committee or a special committee, any of its functions or powers under this or any other Act, other than–
(a) this power of delegation, unless authorized by the council; and
(b) the powers referred to in subsection (3).
(2) A council, in writing, may delegate any of the following powers only to the general manager or a council committee and only on condition that the council has determined appropriate policies and procedures to be followed in relation to those powers:
(a) the collection of rates and charges under Part 9;
(ab) the postponement of rates and charges;
(b) the remission or rebate of rates and charges;
(ba) the writing off of any debts owed to the council;
(c) the making of grants or the provision of benefits.
(3) A council must not delegate any of its powers relating to the following:
(a) the borrowing of money or other financial accommodation;
(b) the determination of the categories of expenses payable to councillors and any member of any committee;
(c) the establishment of council committees, special committees, controlling authorities, single authorities or joint authorities;
(d) the revision of the budget or financial estimates of the council;
(e) the revision of the strategic plan and the annual plan of the council;
(f) the appointment of the general manager;
(fa) the sale, donation, exchange or other disposal of land or public land;
(fb) the decision to exercise any power under section 21(1);
(g) the making of by-laws;
(h) the making of rates and charges under Part 9;
(i) any other prescribed power.
(4) The general manager is to –
(a) keep a register of any delegation; and
(b) make the register available for inspection at a public office.