Levels of Authority
When an organization gives a team, committee, or council, an assignment, it is imperative that the organization and team clearly understand their level of authority.

LEVEL
TEAM ACTIONS
DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY
1
Research the problem
Report findings
No authority, Only Reporting
2
Research the problem
Develop, alternative  solutions
Report Finding
Solution options only
3
Research
Develop
Recommend best solution for approval
Recommend best solution
4
Research
Develop
Select best solution
Report solution decision
Recommendation for implementation
Implementation
5
Research
Develop
Select
Implement
Inform/Report
Implement and report on progress
6
Develop
Select
Implement
Evaluate
Total authority
No reporting necessary
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