United States Department of Agriculture

Research, Education and Economics

ARS CSREES ERS NASS

Policies and Procedures

Title:	Administrative Management Authorities/Delegations

Number:	115.2

Date:	6/11/84

Originating Office:	General Services Division

Office Systems Policy Staff

This Replaces:

Distribution:	Headquarters, Areas, and Locations

1.	POLICY

It is ARS policy to delegate authority to the maximum practical extent consistent with organizational needs and accepted management practice.

2.	AUTHORITIES/DELEGATIONS

Exhibits 1 through 5 list the Administrative Management functional authorities and delegations under the former Administrative Management structure and in the current realignment to 11 Areas. References under remarks refer to Federal and Departmental authorities and are intended to amplify the functional delegation. New authorities and changing delegations will be listed as they occur.

ARTHUR H. NIES

Deputy Administrator

Administrative Management

Exhibits

1	AAD

2	CDSD

3	FMD

4	GSD

5	PD