Guidance
Glossary
Definitions of terms that have specific meanings in a project delivery context.
From:
Government Project Delivery
Term: accountable (person)
- accountable (person)
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Common glossary definition
Someone who is accountable is required and expected to justify actions or decisions to a person or body with greater authority, from whom the accountability has been formally assigned.
Note: accountabilities can be tiered such that there is a hierarchy of accountabilities, with a higher-level having overall accountability over lower-level accountabilities.
Note: an accountable person usually has associated formally delegated authority for their actions and decisions, such as through delegated letters.