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1. Overview
Section 9.49A of the Local Government Act 1995 (WA) provides for the execution of documents by a Local Government. Under s. 9.49A a Local Government may execute documents under seal or without a seal.
Sample
The Common Seal of ……………………….
was hereunto affixed in the presence of
Signature of Mayor or President
(Print Full Name)
Mayor or President
Signature of CEO or Authorised Officer
(Print Full Name)
CEO or Authorised Officer
1.1 Under Delegation2
Under sections 5.42, 5.43 and 5.44 of the Local Government Act 1995 (WA), the CEO may delegate some or all or with limitations his/her powers. In all instances this must be in writing.
1Section 9.49A(4) of the Local Government Act 1995 (WA) provides that the Local Government may, by resolution, delegate and authorise the Chief Executive Officer or another authorised person of said authority to sign documents on behalf of the Local Government.
In these instances a copy of the delegation should be provided to support the execution under section 9.49A(4) of the Local Government Act.
Sample
Signed by the ……………………… (name of Local Government)
pursuant to s.9.49A(4) of the Local Government Act 1995
by it’s Authorised Person.
Signature of CEO or Authorised Person
(Print Full Name)
CEO or Authorised Officer
1 Section added 02/09/2020
2 Section updated 18/06/2024