Delegation 2 : A formal agreement whereby one organisation's functions will be carried out by another. This does not absolve the organisation of any duty, merely re-designating the form of delivery
Sevenoaks District Council, Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Glossary, Kent, UK 2010. http://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/documents/0607_glossar y.pdf, (Emr and Biz Cont Mgt Plan - Brit) {463}