Conservation Act 1987
The powers and duties delegated are those of the Council as "administering body", "local authority", "territorial authority" or as otherwise specified. The Council’s powers as an “administering body” in relation to Part 3B of the Act (ss17O-17ZJ) are derived by virtue of its appointment under section 28 of the Reserves Act 1977 to control and manage a reserve vested in the Crown and under the Instrument of Delegation for Territorial Authorities dated 12 June 2013 from the Minister of Conservation. Delegations as an “administering body” are subject to any restrictions set out in the Schedule to the Instrument. The powers delegated under the Instrument CANNOT BE SUB-DELEGATED
| Section | Summary of Function or Power | Delegated Officers |
|---|---|---|
| s4 | General duty to interpret and administer this Act so as to give effect to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. |
Te Ranga Urungi (Executive Leadership Team) Manager Parks and Open Spaces |
| s17Q | Power (as administering body) to grant a concession in the form of a lease, licence or permit (for a period not exceeding 5 years) in respect of any activity as specified; Restrictions: a. Subject also to General Delegations - Property Management b. This power cannot be sub-delegated |
Manager Property Manager Parks and Open Spaces Property Management Lead Property Asset Advisor Property Officer Strategic Property Advisor |
| s17T | Where applicable, duties (as administering body) re considering/granting/declining concessions. Duties and powers (as administering body) re giving public notice before granting any lease or licence/easements (including renewals) for the periods specified. |
Manager Property Manager Parks and Open Spaces Property Management Lead Property Asset Advisor Property Officer Strategic Property Advisor |
| s17U | Powers and duties re considering/granting applications for concessions Power (as administering body) to grant a lease or a licence of the type specified (for a period not exceeding 5 years) in the prescribed circumstances; Where applicable, duty (as administering body) not to grant a lease unless necessary for the reasons prescribed. |
Manager Property Manager Parks and Open Spaces Property Management Lead Property Asset Advisor Property Officer Strategic Property Advisor |
| s17V | Power (as administering body) to grant a concession or lease over a marginal strip (for a period not exceeding 5 years) subject to the restrictions specified. |
Manager Property Manager Parks and Open Spaces Property Management Lead Property Asset Advisor Property Officer Strategic Property Advisor |
| s17W | Where applicable, duty (as administering body) to ensure concession granted is consistent with the applicable strategy or plan; Where applicable, power (as administering body) to grant concessions, where there is no conservation management strategy or plan/no provision in the strategy/plan subject to the provisions specified. |
Manager Property Manager Parks and Open Spaces Property Management Lead Property Asset Advisor Property Officer Strategic Property Advisor |
| ss17X-17Y | Where applicable, power (as administering body) to impose conditions when granting concessions. |
Manager Property Manager Parks and Open Spaces Property Management Lead Property Asset Advisor Property Officer Strategic Property Advisor |
| s17Z | Power (as administering body) to grant leases, licences, permits (for a period not exceeding 5 years) subject to the restrictions specified. |
Manager Property Manager Parks and Open Spaces Property Management Lead Property Asset Advisor Property Officer Strategic Property Advisor |
| s17ZA | Power (as administering body) to obtain registration of easements as prescribed. |
Manager Property Manager Parks and Open Spaces Property Management Lead Property Asset Advisor Property Officer Strategic Property Advisor |
| s17ZB | Power (as administering body) to require provision of accounts etc, by concession-holders for purposes specified. |
Manager Property Manager Parks and Open Spaces Property Management Lead Property Asset Advisor Property Officer Strategic Property Advisor |
| s17ZC | Power (as administering body) to vary and extend concessions (for a period not exceeding 5 years) in the manner prescribed. Restrictions: a. Subject also to General Delegations - Property Management b. This power cannot be sub-delegated |
Manager Property Manager Parks and Open Spaces Property Management Lead Property Asset Advisor Property Officer Strategic Property Advisor |
| s17ZD | Power (as administering body) to extend period of concession (for a period not exceeding 5 years) or cancel a grant of a concession for the reason specified. Restrictions: a. Subject also to General Delegations - Property Management b. This power cannot be sub-delegated |
Manager Property Manager Parks and Open Spaces Property Management Lead Property Asset Advisor Property Officer Strategic Property Advisor |
| s17ZE | Power (as administering body) to refuse consent/give consent to applications re concessionaire's interest in a concession subject to conditions; duty to process applications. |
Manager Property Manager Parks and Open Spaces Property Management Lead Property Asset Advisor Property Officer Strategic Property Advisor |
| s17ZG | Power (as administering body) to manage land held or managed as specified and to do the acts described in relation to those powers. |
Manager Property Manager Parks and Open Spaces Property Management Lead Property Asset Advisor Property Officer Strategic Property Advisor |
| s17ZH | Power (as administering body) to obtain contribution by concessionaires towards costs of the services, etc, specified. |
Manager Property Manager Parks and Open Spaces Property Management Lead Property Asset Advisor Property Officer Strategic Property Advisor |
| s17ZI | Duty (as administering body) to keep records of applications available for public inspection. |
Manager Property Manager Parks and Open Spaces Property Management Lead Property Asset Advisor Property Officer Strategic Property Advisor |
| s17ZJ | Power (as administering body) to reconsider certain decisions made re concessions (limited to granting of permits, licences, leases not exceeding 5 years). a. Subject also to General Delegations - Property Management b. This power cannot be sub-delegated |
Manager Property Manager Parks and Open Spaces Property Management Lead |
| ss26ZZB 26ZZC | Power (as person or organisation) to lodge submissions and be heard re establishment of a controlled or open dog area. |
Animal Control Supervisor Community Health & Animal Services Lead |
| s26ZZN | Power (as territorial authority) to request information from Department of Conservation that will help identify details of dog/dog owner. |
Animal Control Supervisor Community Health & Animal Services Lead |
| s35 | Power (as local authority) to make contributions as described. |
Manager Parks and Open Spaces |