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Authority Books

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Unique IDAS-0835Start dateBetween 1st January 1949 and 1st January 1992Start date qualifiercircaFormatBinderDescriptionThe volumes in this series are labeled "Authority Books" and are a record of Council's policies, procedures, and other important decisions. Most of these are in the form of a resolution of Council.

Each authority is numbered and indexed alphabetically in CRS 834, Authorities Index, 1949-1992. When policy changed the authority was crossed out with the date of rescindment and a reference to the new authority number. References to related authorities are also annotated in the volumes.

Examples of the subjects covered in the books are policy relating to the (now defunct) Lady Mayoress' Relief Fund, Legionnaires Disease, processing of development applications, adoption of the official colours of the City, appointment of senior staff, and the naming of pools, parks, and other Council property.

The Authority Books seem to have been maintained by the Town Clerks' executive officers over the years. Barry Stuart was the last Town Clerk's Executive Officer and the books ceased to be compiled when he retired from Council in 1992. He handed the books to the Audit and Review Unit who subsequently transferred them to Archives.

The function of recording Council policy was transferred to Margaret Newton, Corporate Development Unit, Office of the General Manager.
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End Date: 01/01/1992Relationship summaryCONTROLLED BY: Authorities Index AS-0834 (01/01/1949 to 01/01/1992) CREATED BY: Civic Affairs AG-0030 (01/01/1989 to 01/01/1992) CREATED BY: Civic and Public Affairs Department AG-0009 (01/01/1984 to 01/01/1988) CREATED BY: Administration Department AG-0003 (01/01/1970 to 01/01/1988) CREATED BY: Town Clerks Department AG-0040 (01/01/1949 to 01/01/1970) RELATED TO: Management of administrative change AY-85 (01/01/1949 to 01/01/1992) LanguageEnglish (eng)

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