Scottish Canals Framework Document
Appendix Specific Delegated Financial Authorities
| Category | Topic | Delegated Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Operational assets | Major projects | £250k |
| Non-operational assets | New JV | £0 |
| Existing JV, new project | £0 | |
| Existing JV, existing project | £250k | |
| Non JV projects (excl. novel/contentious proposals) | £3m | |
| Other | ** Scottish Waterways Trust | £500k per annum |
| Leases | £500k per annum | |
| Write-off of bad debt | £250k | |
| Claims waived or abandoned | £250k | |
| Special Payments | £250k | |
| External management consultancies | £100k | |
| Single-tender contracts | £10k | |
| Gifts | £500 |
** SC provides grant funding to the Scottish Waterways Trust which is the main channel for attracting voluntary income to benefit the canals.