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Delegation of Authority
Sample Delegation

Sample Delegation

Instructions:
Follow format below and replace information within brackets {} with appropriate information that applies to your delegation.

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NIH Manual 1130: {Insert Category and Number}
Date: {Leave Blank}
Replaces: {Insert Date of Delegation Being Revised or "None" if New Delegation}
Issuing Office & Phone: {Insert Organization and Phone Number}

DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY
{Insert Title or Subject of Delegation}

Authority Delegated

The authority to...{Insert Authority or Action Being Redelegated}

To Whom Delegated Area of Authority
{Insert Title of Official(s) Being Redelegated Authority, e.g., Deputy Director, NIH} {Insert Area Covered, e.g., "NIH"}

All previous delegations of authority inconsistent with the provisions of this delegation are superseded.

Limitations/Guidance

  1. This delegation excludes authority to...
  2. This delegation shall be exercised in accordance with... {List any Specific Policies or Guidance to Follow}

Redelegation

{State Whether Authority/Authorities may be Redelegated, to Whom Authority can be Redelegated (if specifically required), and any Restrictions Associated with the Redelegation}

Citations

{List Source of Redelegation and any Other Applicable Laws, Policies, Regulations}

Examples:

  1. 5 U.S.C. 302; 42 U.S.C. 203; 29 CFR 1614
  2. HHS General Administration Manual Chapter 1-20
  3. Memorandum from the Assistant Secretary for Management and Budget, OS, to Heads of Operating Divisions, dated 9/20/95, entitled: Delegation of Authority - Foreign Travel



Elias A. Zerhouni, M.D.
Director, NIH


Effective Date: {Enter Date}

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Last Updated: 03/12/03 NIH