Statutory Powers and Duties Of The Council which are Exercisable by Officers of the Authority
Delegation to Officers - General Issues
Principles of Delegation:
Delegation to a Director includes delegation to officers designated by the Director for the purpose of the function concerned
Any delegated function may be exercised by an officer senior to the officer to whom the function is delegated.
In the absence of the officer to whom a function is delegated, the function may be exercised by the officer responsible for performance of his duties during such absence.
Directors have authority to act in all operational matters not expressly reserved to committees, sub-committees or to the Council, notwithstanding that such matters may not be specifically identified in this scheme.
In exercising authority delegated to them, officers must have regard to, and must act in accordance with, the policy of the Council, its committees and sub committees and in accordance with the Council's Contracts Standing Orders and Financial Regulations.
Officers may refer any delegated matter to the appropriate committee in the event of difficulty or contention.
Delegated Powers for all Directors:
1. Contracts:
1.1 Subject to the requirements of the Council’s Contract Standing Orders,
European Community Law and legislation, the undernoted powers will
enable all Directors to manage ongoing contracts tendered by the Director
of Finance or his/her delegated Procurement Officer within their area of
operation. In the case of JCT Contracts and ICE Contracts the reference
to Directors will refer to the Director of Housing and Property and the
Director of Transport, Environmental and Community Services or Director
of Planning and Development as appropriate.
1.2 Approval of the award of contracts within their area of competence as set
out in Contract Standing Orders
1.3 Approval of terms and conditions recommended by the Director of Housing
and Property for their Services’ projects contained within the approved
capital programme, subject to a maximum value as prescribed from time to
time.
1.4 Power to submit tenders for the provision of contract work pursuant to
the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act 1970, or under other
relevant powers.
1.7 Power to tender for contract work in consultation with the Depute Chief
Executive, pursuant to the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act
1970 or under other relevant powers.
2. Personnel:
The following powers which will enable Directors to manage the personnel within their Services should be exercised in accordance with legislation and the personnel polices adopted by the Council.
2.1 Appointment of employees within the approved establishment other than
appointments to posts which have been specifically designated by the
Council to be appointed by Elected Members.
2.2 Conduct of disciplinary and grievance proceedings in respect of employees
within the terms of the Council's approved disciplinary and grievance
procedures.
2.3 Approval of employees’ attendance at training courses, conferences,
seminars etc., within appropriate training budgets. Approval for
attendance at conferences, seminars or other business outwith the UK will
require the agreement of the Chief Executive.
2.4 Determination of applications for leave of absence for special purposes, in
accordance with Council policy and in consultation with the Depute Chief
Executive.
2.5 Approval of planned overtime for staff in accordance with any relevant
scheme of the Council and subject to finance being available within
budgets.
3. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007
3. 1 To ensure compliance with the Construction (Design and Management)
Regulations 2007 as appropriate.
In this Part IV, unless the context otherwise requires, references to "Director" or "Directors" includes the Chief Executive and Depute Chief Executive in respect of that Service.
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