The powers and duties delegated are those of the Council as a “local authority”.
Pursuant to s63 of the Act, a local authority may delegate any of its powers under this Act (not being powers conferred by section 14(1) to any member or officer of the local authority.
Pursuant to s63 of the Act, a local authority may delegate any of its powers under this Act (not being powers conferred by section 14(1) to any member or officer of the local authority.
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Section
s3Summary of Function or Power
Duty to maintain public pound.
Delegated Officer
Animal Control OfficerAnimal Control SupervisorDog Pound OfficerCommunity Health & Animal Services LeadCustomer Response Supervisor -
Section
s5Summary of Function or Power
Duty to publicly notify location/change/abolition of pound.Delegated Officer
Animal Control OfficerAnimal Control SupervisorDog Pound OfficerCommunity Health & Animal Services LeadCustomer Response Supervisor -
Section
s6Summary of Function or Power
Duty to erect and maintain public notice board of public pound.Delegated Officer
Animal Control OfficerAnimal Control SupervisorDog Pound OfficerCommunity Health & Animal Services LeadCustomer Response Supervisor -
Section
s8Summary of Function or Power
Duty to appoint poundkeeper;
Power to appoint rangers and other persons as necessary.Delegated Officer
Community Health & Animal Services LeadCustomer Response Supervisor -
Section
s9Summary of Function or Power
Power to appoint deputy poundkeeper if required.
Delegated Officer
Community Health & Animal Services LeadCustomer Response Supervisor -
Section
s10Summary of Function or Power
Power to remove or suspend poundkeepers, rangers or other persons
Delegated Officer
Community Health & Animal Services LeadCustomer Response Supervisor -
Section
s11Summary of Function or Power
Duty to publicly notify appointments, suspensions, or removals of poundkeepers.Delegated Officer
Community Health & Animal Services LeadCustomer Response Supervisor -
Section
s12Summary of Function or Power
Duties re maintaining pound and care to stock.Delegated Officer
Animal Control OfficerAnimal Control SupervisorDog Pound OfficerCommunity Health & Animal Services LeadCustomer Response Supervisor -
Section
s13Summary of Function or Power
Duty to maintain and keep open for inspection a Pound Book and Impounding Register.Delegated Officer
Animal Control OfficerAnimal Control SupervisorDog Pound OfficerCommunity Health & Animal Services LeadCustomer Response Supervisor -
Section
s14(3)Summary of Function or Power
Recover actual costs of sustenance of impounded stock.
Delegated Officer
Dog Pound OfficerAnimal Control SupervisorCommunity Health & Animal Services LeadCustomer Response Supervisor -
Section
s15Summary of Function or Power
Power to charge owner the amount specified for conveying stock.Delegated Officer
Dog Pound OfficerAnimal Control SupervisorCommunity Health & Animal Services LeadCustomer Response Supervisor -
Section
s19Summary of Function or Power
Duty to pay all trespass rates and charges to other person entitled.Delegated Officer
Dog Pound OfficerAnimal Control SupervisorCommunity Health & Animal Services LeadCustomer Response Supervisor -
Section
s20Summary of Function or Power
Duty to keep a copy of the Act and a table of fees and charges available for inspection.Delegated Officer
Dog Pound OfficerCustomer Support OfficerCustomer Support SupervisorCustomer Response Supervisor -
Section
s22Summary of Function or Power
Duty to impound stock at nearest accessible pound.Delegated Officer
Animal Control OfficerAnimal Control SupervisorCommunity Health & Animal Services LeadCustomer Response Supervisor -
Section
s32Summary of Function or Power
Declare fenced paddock a temporary pound.
Delegated Officer
Animal Control OfficerAnimal Control SupervisorCommunity Health & Animal Services LeadCustomer Response Supervisor -
Section
s34Summary of Function or Power
Duty to publicly notify Council resolution re wandering stock; Power to require occupier to erect cattle stops or swing gates.Delegated Officer
Animal Control SupervisorCommunity Health & Animal Services LeadCustomer Response Supervisor -
Section
s38Summary of Function or Power
Powers and duties in relation to removal and sale of wild stock.Delegated Officer
Animal Control SupervisorCommunity Health & Animal Services LeadCustomer Response Supervisor -
Section
s46Summary of Function or Power
Duty to notify owner/give public notification if owner not found, of impounded stock.Delegated Officer
Animal Control OfficerAnimal Control SupervisorCommunity Health & Animal Services LeadCustomer Response Supervisor -
Section
s50Summary of Function or Power
Authorise person to act as auctioneer for sale of impounded stock.
Delegated Officer
Animal Control SupervisorCommunity Health & Animal Services LeadCustomer Response Supervisor -
Section
s52Summary of Function or Power
Power to arrange for destruction and disposal of suffering/worthless animals in the circumstances specified.Delegated Officer
Animal Control OfficerAnimal Control SupervisorCommunity Health & Animal Services LeadCustomer Response Supervisor -
Section
s53Summary of Function or Power
Power to dispose of unsold stock and deal with proceeds.Delegated Officer
Animal Control SupervisorCommunity Health & Animal Services Lead -
Section
s54Summary of Function or Power
Duty re application of proceeds of sale of impounded stock.Delegated Officer
Animal Control SupervisorCommunity Health & Animal Services Lead -
Section
s56Summary of Function or Power
Recover any deficiency in costs from owner of stock
Delegated Officer
Animal Control SupervisorCommunity Health & Animal Services Lead
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Section
Summary of Function or Power
Delegated Officer