Decision details

To review and update the approved Corporate Director of Environment’s scheme of sub-delegation as shown in the attached breakdown at Appendices 1 & 2.

The Officers’ Delegation Scheme and the Constitution procedure rules set out various general and specific executive and non-executive delegations to Chief Officers. The Officers’ Delegation Scheme also permits sub-delegation to other officers within their directorate by Chief Officers (except where expressly excluded).

A scheme of sub-delegation from the Corporate Director of Environment to Assistant Directors and other senior officers has been in place from 01 April 2023 to sit alongside the Constitution. The opportunity has been taken to review the scheme of sub-delegation as a matter of good governance.

A clear scheme of delegation, kept under review, is essential for the good governance of the authority and to enable transparent, accountable and lawful decision-making.

There is no practical alternative. It would not be practical to not make any sub-delegations to other officers.

The sub-delegation scheme is required to be kept under periodic review and updated as required to ensure it is consistent with current arrangements and practice.