Local Government Inspectorate Powers and Protocols
Duration: Half DayInvestment: $430 incl GST
Delivery: Face to Face & Webinar
Target Audience
Council staff exercising inspection, enforcement, or investigative powers.
Overview
This session provides clarity on the scope of inspectorate powers under local government legislation. It covers practical scenarios where powers are applied, such as entering premises, requesting information, and issuing notices. Officers will also explore professional protocols to ensure their actions are lawful, proportionate, and appropriately recorded.
Key Learnings
- Overview of inspectorate powers
- Legal and ethical considerations
- Applying powers within scope
- Following appropriate procedures
Facilitator
Paul Kelly, Principal – Governance and Regulatory Services – Norman Waterhouse LawyersPaul Kelly is a Partner in the firm’s specialist Local Government Governance & Regulatory Services Team. Paul prepares and delivers workshops, briefings and seminars on behalf of Norman Waterhouse to councils on regulatory matters, civil enforcement and prosecution proceedings dealing with a range of legislations.
The Norman Waterhouse Local Government team is the largest of its kind in the State and is widely recognised as the leader in the provision of advice and representation to the local government sector in South Australia.
Please email training@lga.sa.gov.au to express your interest in this training. The program is scheduled to begin in July 2025, and we will notify you as soon as the schedule is finalised.
