delegats

Delegat (plural delegats) is a term used in several languages to refer to a person designated to act on behalf of a group or organization in official functions. The English equivalent is delegate. Delegats are sent to meetings, conferences, assemblies, or negotiations to represent constituents and to carry voting or consultative authority. In some contexts, delegates are observers without voting rights or have limited powers defined by the mandate.

Selection and mandate: Delegats are typically elected by a constituency, appointed by a body, or designated by a leader. Their authority is defined by statutes, by-laws, or a specific mandate for a given event. Mandates are usually time-limited and may be recalled, replaced, or instructed to vote in a particular way.

Roles and duties: Delegats attend sessions, advocate positions, present reports, negotiate on behalf of their group, and vote or abstain according to instructions. They are expected to consult with their constituents, maintain confidentiality when required, disclose conflicts of interest, and report back to the organization after the event.

Contexts: Delegats occur in politics and governance as part of legislative or party delegations; in international diplomacy and conferences; in corporate governance as shareholder or board delegations; and in cultural, professional, or sporting associations.

Etymology: Delegat comes from Latin delegatus, meaning "a person sent," via Old French delegat. The plural form delegats is used in several languages to indicate multiple representatives.