Delegations Manual

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 22 May 2022
S-DM 1016 - General & Procedures 23 May 2022

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
1044 - Contractual Authority & Financial Management of Activities 04 Mar 2003
1046 - Contractual Authorities 28 Feb 2024
1047 - Management Team 07 Dec 2023
1048 - Chief Executive 06 Aug 2023
1049 - Manager: Regulation 06 Aug 2013
1049A - Resource Management Act, LGA and Unit Titles Act Sub-Delegations 14 Nov 2023
1050 - Departmental Managers 28 Feb 2024
1051 - Instrument of Sub-Delegation to Customer Services and Rates Staff 06 Aug 2023
1051A - Instrument of Sub-Delegation from Manager Finance and Business Support to Customer Services and Rates Staff 06 Aug 2023
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
1054D - Sub-Delegation Re Rangiora Airfield Manager Delegation Manual 03 Jun 2022
1055 - Property Manager 27 Feb 2015
1056 - Instrument of Sub-Delegation to Building Unit Officers 30 May 2022
1058 - Instrument of Sub-Delegation to Environmental Services Manager, Environmental Health Officers, Compliance Officers and Food Safety Officers 21 Nov 2023
1061 - Sub-delegation to Community and Recreation Staff 30 May 2022
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 30 May 2022
1066 - Authority for use of Credit Cards 14 Nov 2023

Last reviewed date: 06 Aug 2023