Number:  B000010
Creation Date:  2011-01-13
Effective Date:  2011-01-13
Version:  1
Last Reviewed:  2011-03-30
Security Classification:  Protected A
Scheduled Review Date:  
Status:  Approved

Description:

A project charter is a document issued by the project initiator or sponsor that formally authorises the existence of a project, and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to project activities [PMBOK].

A project charter serves as a reference of authority for the future of the project.

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Keywords: Initiative and Project Management, Service Alberta, GOA Wide, charter