Define: Administrative Authority

The meaning of “Administrative Authority” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Administrative Authority defined in a legal contract?

  • Administrative Authority means the official who is in charge of administering and enforcing an act or a law. Seen in 43 SEC filings.
  • Administrative Authority means the elected or appointed individuals or boards who hold authority over a certain function or activity. Seen in 36 SEC filings.
  • Administrative Authority means a local officer in a school district, such as a superintendent or principal, who is authorized to handle matters concerning school discipline or the maintenance of order. Seen in 24 SEC filings.
  • Administrative Authority means designated people acting under the jurisdiction of a high-ranking officer like a superintendent or principal. Seen in 15 SEC filings.
  • Administrative Authority means the Board, a committee designated by the Board, or the Chairman's authorised delegates who are entrusted with administrative tasks of the program and to exercise other powers assigned to it under the same. Seen in 15 SEC filings.
  • Administrative Authority means the health department or a local health board, who are entrusted with specific authorities as per the Iowa Code. Seen in 11 SEC filings.
  • Administrative Authority means local or state health department representatives, people who administer local codes, fire marshals, or their appointed representatives. Seen in 10 SEC filings.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of administrative authority' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Administrative Authority means the official or entity tasked with enforcing and overseeing a specific rule, function, or program.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Setting up management and enforcement roles in a new company
  • Establishing responsible parties in a new partnership
  • Negotiating terms of a service agreement

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Administrative Authority means the appointed body in an educational context, assigned with the role of maintaining discipline and order.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Hiring personnel for a school administration role
  • Forming a partnership between schools or educational institutions

Relevant Sectors

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Administrative Authority means the official or entity tasked with enforcing and overseeing a specific rule, function, or program.

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