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Local Government Act 1974

Miscellaneous provisions - General provisions

716: Delegation of powers by officers

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"When council staff can make decisions on behalf of others"

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You can see a part of the Local Government Act 1974 called 'Delegation of powers by officers'. This part is numbered 716. It was repealed, which means it is no longer part of the law. It was removed on 1 July 2003 by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002. You can find more information about this change by looking at the Local Government Act 2002.

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Part 45Miscellaneous provisions
General provisions

716Delegation of powers by officers (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 716: repealed, on , by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002 (2002 No 84).