Governance and delegations

Confirmed minutes of the 24 March 2026 Ordinary Council meeting

  • Council resolved not to support the Golden Point Road Trentham subdivision at VCAT
  • Appointed councillor representatives to two external committees following Don Henderson’s stand-down
  • Adopted revised Instruments of Delegation (S5 CEO and S6 Council staff), revoking prior delegations
  • and 2 more

Hepburn Shire Council · 6 decisions · 10 min read

Accept Barkly Street CBD parking audit plans and proceed to public consultation

  • Adopt revised S6 Instrument of Delegation; revoke prior staff delegations including S6A
  • Approve new outward-facing policy design template for Council documents
  • Approve OTTA seal works for nominated roads in 2025/26 capital works program
  • and 2 more

Ararat Rural City Council · 6 decisions · 11 min read

Revoke and remake CEO Instrument of Delegation (S5) under Local Government Act 2020

  • Adopt revised Instrument of Delegation to Council staff (S6), revoking 12 May 2023 version
  • Approve Planning and Environment Act 1987 officer appointments/authorisations (S11A) and update staff list
  • Approve Environment Protection Act 2017 officer appointments/authorisations (S11B) and update staff list
  • and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 11 min read

Remade S5 delegation instrument delegating powers to the CEO (with prior delegations revoked)

  • Adopted revised S6 delegation instrument for delegations to Council staff (with prior delegations revoked)
  • Supported MAV State Council motion to recommence Western Highway duplication; delegated Mayor/CEO to consolidate
  • Supported MAV State Council motions addressing abuse toward councillors and Council staff; delegated Mayor/CEO to consolidate
  • and 2 more

Ararat Rural City Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read