Delegated Authorities

The process of assigning specific decision-making powers or responsibilities from a higher level of authority to a lower level within an organisation. When an authority is delegated, the person or group receiving the authority (the delegatee) is empowered to make decisions or take actions on behalf of the person or group granting the authority (the delegator), within defined limits and guidelines. Delegated authorities are used to improve efficiency, responsiveness, and accountability within an organisation, by allowing decisions to be made closer to the point of impact or expertise.