To invoke the absence provisions of the City
Solicitor’s Sub-delegationScheme in repect of Executive
Function - Specific Delegation “The authorisation of Council
officers to conduct legal matters in court”
(ii)To delegate the function outlined in (i) above to Head of Legal
Services
Reasons for the decision:
Pursuant to Part 3 3E(e) of the Constitution the City Solicitor has
delegated authority to authorise Council Officers to conduct legal
matters in court. The City Solicitor Sub delegation Scheme confirms
as at Specific Delegations - Art 1(b)(iii) that this function is
not sub delegated, unless the absence provisions of that Scheme of
Delegation apply. The City Solicitor has confirmed in writing she
will will be absent from the office for an unspecified
period.