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The aim of delegated authority is to improve the time taken to make decisions within the constraints allowed by relevant legislation and ensure decisions are made lawfully by the delegate. This is consistent with the City's commitment to a strong customer service focus.
The Delegation of Authority Register contains details of all delegations to committees, the Chief Executive Officer and employees made under the Local Government Act 1995 and other relevant legislation. It is reviewed annually in accordance with the Act.
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2022 Delegated Planning Decisions
Aug 2022 - Delegated Authority Planning Decisions
Sep 2022 - Delegated Authority Planning Decisions
Oct 2022 - Delegated Authority Planning Decisions
Nov 2022 - Delegated Authority Planning Decisions
Dec 2022 - Delegated Authority Planning Decisions
2023 Delegated Planning Decisions
Jan 2023 - Delegated Planning Decisions
Feb 2023 - Delegated Planning Decisions
Mar 2023 - Delegated Planning Decisions
Apr 2023 - Delegated Planning Decisions
May 2023 - Delegated Planning Decisions
Jun 2023 - Delegated Planning Decisions
July 2023 - Delegated Planning Decisions
Aug 2023 - Delegated Planning Decisions
Sep 2023 - Delegated Planning Decisions
Oct 2023 - Delegated Planning Decisions
Nov 2023 - Delegated Planning Decisions
Dec 2023 - Delegated Planning Decisions
2024 Delegated Planning Decisions
Jan 2024 - Delegated Planning Decisions
Feb 2024 - Delegated Planning Decisions
Mar 2024 - Delegated Planning Decisions
Apr 2024 - Delegated Planning Decisions
May 2024 - Delegated Planning Decisions
Jun 2024 - Delegated Planning Decisions
Jul 2024 - Delegated Planning Decisions
Aug 2024 - Delegated Planning Decisions
Sep 2024 - Delegated Planning Decisions
Oct 2024 - Delegated Planning Decisions
Nov 2024 - Delegated Planning Decisions
The City of Swan’s Councillors and Chief Executive Officer are required to disclose gifts received in their capacity as a Councillor or Chief Executive Officer worth more than $300 within ten days of having received the gift. This includes multiple gifts or contributions from the same donor where the total value is over $300 during a year.
View the current Councillors and CEO Gift Register.
Councillors, the CEO and certain employees are required to disclose personal financial information in two types of returns – primary and annual.
2020/2021 Primary and Annual Returns Register.
2021/2022 Primary and Annual Returns Register.
A Councillor commits a minor breach if he or she contravenes the Local Government Act (Model Code of Conduct) Regulations 2021. The complaints register provides details of these instances.
View the Councillor Conduct Complaints Register.
Council members are required to complete prescribed training within 12 months of their election. There are five core modules to complete:
- Understanding Local Government
- Conflicts of Interest
- Serving on Council
- Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets
- Meeting Procedures.
The Council Member Training Register outlines which training Council Members have completed for the past financial year.
Council Member Training Registers
Elected Member Training and Development Schedule: July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
Elected Member Training and Development Schedule: July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Elected Member Training and Development Schedule: July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Elected Member Training and Development Schedule: July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Elected Member Training and Development Schedule: July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
The Electoral Gifts Register details certain information of electoral gift declarations made by candidates and donors during local government elections.
Electoral Gift Register - 2023
View the Electoral Gift Register for April 2024
Electoral Gift Register - 2021
View the 2021 Electoral Gift Register.
In accordance with Section 5.96A of the Local Government Act 1995 and Regulations 29C(2)(f) and (6) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, a report must be prepared annually on any fees, expenses or allowances paid to each Councillor during a financial year, beginning 1 July 2020.
View the registers for Council Member allowances, expenses and fees: