The Manual below is broken up into sections for convenient access and reference. These pdfs can also be downloaded.
This Delegations Manual has been adopted by the Waimakariri District Council to define methods and means of operation, managerial and administrative relationships. The Manual is related to other key documents including Council’s bylaws and other formal expressions of policy like the Annual Plan and Long Term Plan. The Delegations Manual is a key tool in assisting the Council achieve its goals effectively.
General & Procedures
| Policy Name and Number | Last Updated |
|---|---|
| S-DM 1000 - Delegations Manual Table of Contents | 12 Jul 2024 |
| S-DM 1016 - General & Procedures | 23 May 2022 |
Delegation to Committees
| Policy Name and Number | Last Updated |
|---|---|
| 1020 - Standing Committee Delegation | 02 Jun 2022 |
| 1022 - Jurisdiction of Audit and Risk Committee | 23 May 2022 |
| 1028 - Jurisdiction of the Hearings Committee | 25 Oct 2019 |
| 1030 - CE Review Committee | 25 Oct 2019 |
| 1031 - Code of Conduct Committee | 26 Oct 2004 |
| 1032 - District Sewerage Project Subcommittee | 02 Nov 2004 |
| 1035 - Jurisdiction of Prosecutions Subcommittee | 30 May 2022 |
| 1037 - Canterbury Waste Joint Committee | 05 Dec 2006 |
Delegation to Community Boards
| Policy Name and Number | Last Updated |
|---|---|
| 1041 - Jurisdiction of Community Boards | 25 Oct 2019 |
Delegation to his/her Worship the Mayor and Staff
| Policy Name and Number | Last Updated |
|---|---|
| 1043 - The Mayor | 15 Oct 2012 |
| 1046 - Contractual Authorities | 05 May 2025 |
| 1047 - Management Team | 07 Dec 2023 |
| 1048 - Chief Executive | 06 Aug 2023 |
| 1049 - Manager: Regulation | 06 Aug 2013 |
| 1050 - Departmental Managers | 28 Feb 2024 |
| 1054B - Instrument of Sub-Delegation Sources Manager Human Resources Coordinator and Line Managers | 22 Sep 2022 |
| 1054C - Sub Delegation for Sale and Supply of Alcohol from CE to Environmental Services Unit | 01 Mar 2016 |
| 1055 - Property Manager | 27 Feb 2015 |
| 1062 - Governance Manager | 26 Sep 2013 |
| 1063 - Customer Services Manager | 29 Jun 2005 |
| 1064 - Instrument of Sub-Delegation to Customer Services Manager and Property Information Staff | 21 Mar 2024 |
| 1066 - Authority for use of Credit Cards | 03 Sep 2024 |
Warrants of Appointment
| Policy Name and Number | Last Updated |
|---|---|
| 1076 - Warrants: 3 Waters | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 1078 - Warrants: Recreation Services | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 1080 - Warrants: Project Delivery Unit | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 1082 - Warrants: Roading | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 1086 - Warrants: Council Property | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 1090 - Warrants: Environmental Services | 22 Jan 2025 |
| 1094 - Warrants: Contract Staff - Waimak Patrols | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 1096 - Warrants: Water Unit | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 1098 - Warrants: Planning Unit | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 1100 - Warrants: District Planning & Regulation | 03 May 2023 |
| 1112 - Warrants: Utilities & Roading | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 1114 - Warrants: Solid Waste | 04 Feb 2025 |
| 1116 - Warrants: Health, Safety & Wellbeing | 03 Sep 2024 |
| 1120 - Warrants: CORDE | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 1122 - Warrants: Waimakariri Irrigation Ltd | 23 Mar 2021 |
| 1124 - Warrants: Building Unit | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 1128 - Warrants: Te Kohaka o Tuhaitara Trust | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 1132 - Warrants: Delta | 19 Jul 2021 |
Last reviewed date: 06 Aug 2023