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“It is perfectly clear,” says Bill, “that when delegated
authority is operating well, it should not be constantly
interfered with.” Otherwise, he warns, “those charged
with operating responsibly will be demoralized.” For
example, the General Service Board owns the two
operating corporations and its authority over them
is absolute. “Nevertheless, so long as things go well,
it is highly important that the trustees do not
unnecessarily interfere with or usurp the operating
authority of these entities.”
“To sum up: Let us always be sure that there is an
abundance of final or ultimate authority to correct or to
reorganize; but let us be equally sure that all of our
trusted servants have a clearly defined and adequate
authority to do their daily work and to discharge their
clear responsibilities.”