What are the levels of authorisation assignable to users in SPEAR?
Standard users are able to add data, documents, complete prescribed forms, and perform most functions within SPEAR. However, many documents added and decisions made by these users will need to be authenticated by a Password Approved or Signing user. Password Approved users are able to perform the same range of tasks as Standard users, but are also able to authenticate, by password, a broader range of documents and decisions. This is the equivalent of someone who can sign a letter on behalf of the organisation. Signing users are the same as Password Approved users, but are also able to use a Digital Signature Certificate (ABN-DSC) to digitally sign specified documents. Signing users are either licensed surveyors within an applicant organisation or delegated planning or subdivision officers within councils. • What are the levels of authentication assigned to documents and decisions in SPEAR? There are three levels of authentication that may be assigned to a document or decision within SP