Practical Delegation

How is delegation actually accomplished?

• Contractually, by

  • Memorandum of Agreement, or similar
  • Legal contract
  • Letter of instruction or intent
• Less formally, by

  • Work order, assigning budget and resources
  • Agency power in a partnership
  • Start of work implies commitment
• Informally, by

  • Internal memo
  • Minutes of meeting
  • Mutual understanding, peer to peer

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