General Delegations To Council Officers
Delegation by Chief Executive to Officers
By resolution dated 5 November 2024 the New Plymouth District Council delegated to the Chief Executive all responsibilities, functions and powers to act on any matter, excluding those matters in respect of which delegation is prohibited by legislation. Council did not impose any legal restrictions on the delegation.
The Chief Executive has delegated the powers to those Council Officers specified alongside those powers.
The Introduction page sets out the General Principles of Delegations that apply to the delegations.
Administration of the Delegations Register
Delegations in relation to ongoing administration of the Delegations Register
Affixing the Common Seal
Delegations relating to the application of the Council's Common Seal.
The application of the Common Seal is limited to situations where it is specifically required under an enactment.
Appointment of Authorised Officers - New Plymouth District Council Bylaws
Delegations in relation to appointment of officers as Authorised Officers under the NPDC bylaws
Climate Change
Delegations relevant to the Climate Change Response Act 2002
Community Funding Investment Applications
Grants approval delegated to officers, except where applications exceed the delegated authority listed below.
All delegations and limits are made pursuant to the Community Funding Investment Policy adopted by Council on 13 May 2025.
Construction Contracts
Delegations relevant to construction contracts
Consumer Related Legislation
Delegations for retail and consumer related legislation
Development and Financial Contributions Policy
Remissions, reductions and postponements under the Council's Development and Financial Contributions Policy
Employment
Delegations for employment related legislation and General Employment Matters
Films and Publications
Delegations relevant to films, videos and publications classification
Financial Reporting
Delegations relevant to the Council's financial reporting obligations
Health and Safety
Delegations relevant to compliance with health and safety obligations
Information
Delegations relating to the supply, use of information, including copyright and use of electronic technology
Insurance
Delegations relating to insurance matters
Issue of Warrants
Issue of warrants of appointment/authorisations
Legal Proceedings
Delegations in relation to Court proceedings, tribunals, arbitration and mediation
Major Events Management
Delegations relating to major events
Marine Mammals Protection
Delegations relevant to the protection of marine mammals
Possession of Firearms
Delegations relevant to the possession of fire arms
Privacy
Delegations under the Privacy Act 2020
Property Management
Delegations in relation property owned, managed and occupied by the Council, leases and licences, hire of Council venues, administration of community gardens, advertising on reserves and Council as landowner, landlord, forestry, etc
Tax Related Activities/Regional Rate Payments
Delegations relating to income tax related activities, payment of GST, taxes, rates to TRC, customs and excise, etc
Treasury Management
Note that Council has delegated all of the powers and functions listed below to the Chief Executive in addition to the listed officers. These delegations are contained in the Treasury Management Policy (ECM8280048) and reviewed/updated by Council triennially. The Treasury Management Policy was last updated in June 2024.
Trespass
Delegations in relation to the Council's powers and duties as an occupier under the Trespass Act 1980
Trusts
Delegations relating to Trusts
Writing Off Debts
Delegations relating to writing off debts