Delegation Framework
A structured system for defining what authority is delegated to whom, under what conditions, and with what limitations.
A delegation framework formalises how authority flows through an organisation. It defines:
- Who delegates authority (the board, CEO, department heads) - To whom authority is delegated (management, teams, individual roles, AI agents) - What authority is delegated (spending limits, hiring decisions, technical choices) - Under what conditions (only for certain project types, only up to certain thresholds) - With what limitations (maximum amounts, required consultations, reporting requirements)
Most organisations have implicit delegation — authority is assumed based on title, tenure, or precedent. Explicit delegation frameworks make authority clear and enforceable, reducing the fear-drag that comes from not knowing whether you have permission to act.
How Constellation handles this
Constellation makes delegation structural rather than documentary. Authority boundaries are defined in the Charter and enforced by the governance gate — delegation isn't a document that might be ignored, it's infrastructure that's always active.