Reading Room Document

Concurrent Delegations in the Department of Housing and Urban Development

The document addresses the issue of concurrent delegations in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), specifically the delegation of authority by the Secretary of HUD to an officer required to be appointed by the President and to that officer’s deputy. The document concludes that the purpose of concurrent delegations is not to modify the hierarchical organization of the Department, but rather is a matter of form and administrative convenience. It also addresses the challenge to the legality of concurrent delegations and concludes that they do not conflict with the confirmation process and constitute a valid exercise of the Secretary’s authority. The questions presented for review include the legality and implications of concurrent delegations in relation to the confirmation process and the hierarchical responsibilities within the department.

April 19, 1978