19. Delegation of Authority

The head of a public body may delegate any power, authority, right, duty or responsibility conferred or imposed on him or her under the framework to a person within that public body with the required knowledge, skills and expertise to work effectively within the framework.

Delegation referred to above shall:

  • be in writing in the form required by the chief procurement officer;
  • identify the person and position to whom the power is delegated;
  • specify the monetary limits of the delegation, if any, and
  • outline any other conditions of the delegation.

The head of a public body who makes a delegation under this section shall maintain records of that delegation in the required manner, and shall make those records available to the chief procurement officer upon request. The Delegation of Authority Form may be viewed at www.ppa.gov.nl.ca.