What is a Delegate?

• A. A member designated to approve transactions on behalf of the Approver
• B. A member who always approves without review
• C. A member who only reviews but does not approve
• D. A member who creates new transactions

Answer: (A)

Delegation of approval authority means designating another member to approve transactions on behalf of the person who normally approves them. A delegate carries the approver’s authority within defined limits, allowing approvals to proceed even when the primary approver isn’t available. This exactly describes a member who is designated to approve transactions on behalf of the Approver. Delegation is often governed by scope, timeframes, and audit requirements to maintain control and transparency. The other possibilities describe roles that don’t grant final approval: someone who always approves without review bypasses checks; someone who only reviews hasn’t been given the authority to approve; and someone who creates new transactions is involved in initiation, not approval.