Delegation of Authority Policy

A board-ready policy that maps exactly who can decide what, up to what value — so operational decisions move efficiently while the Board keeps clear sight of, and accountability for, how that authority is used.

Who it's for:

Boards who need a formal, board-adoptable delegation policy — particularly organisations past the "founder-led" stage, where the CEO, CFO, and senior managers now need clear, written boundaries rather than informal understanding.

What's included:

• Delegation Schedule — 20+ pre-built delegations across 7 categories: Financial, Legal, Taxation & Government Charges, HR, Property & IT, Risk & Policy, and Travel & Expenses
• Board Reserved Powers, Staff Leave Approval, and Director & Board Expense Reimbursement chains
• Sub-delegation & Temporary Delegation During Absence rules, anti-structuring and conflict-of-interest mechanics built in
• Companion Adoption Guide (Word) and Appendix A for mapping generic role names to your real position titles

Format:

Zip file containing 2 × Word documents (.docx) — the Delegation of Authority Policy and the companion Adoption Guide. Fully editable; no macros or add-ins required.

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