The Council can delegate most of its duties, powers and responsibilities to a committee, community board, member or officer of the Council.

The Council can delegate to a committee, member or officer of the Council any of its duties, powers and responsibilities, with some exceptions (listed below), so the business of the Council is carried out as effectively and efficiently as possible. The Delegations Register sets out the delegations to the Council's committee and staff, and may be viewed at the District Council offices.

Exceptions from Delegation:

• The power to make a new rate
• The power to make a bylaw
• The power to borrow money or purchase or dispose of assets other than those approved in the Long-Term Council Community Plan
• The power to adopt a Long-Term Council Community Plan, Annual Plan or Annual Report
• The power to appoint a chief executive officer
• The power to adopt policies required to be adopted and consulted on under the Local Government Act 2002 in association with the Long-Term Council Community Plan or developed for the purpose of the Local Governance Statement.