Which document authorizes establishment of a subordinate unit by a parent organization?

• A. Charter
• B. Constitution
• C. Bylaw
• D. Ordinance

Answer: (A)

In this context, the document that authorizes establishment of a subordinate unit by a parent organization is a charter. A charter is issued by the parent body to grant formal permission for a new unit—such as a chapter, district, or branch—to operate under its umbrella. It establishes the legal relationship, scope of authority, and sometimes the responsibilities of the new unit within the larger organization.

The other documents serve different roles. A constitution outlines the fundamental principles and framework of the organization itself, not the creation of new units. Bylaws govern internal procedures and operations once units exist, but they don’t grant authorization to establish those units. An ordinance is a local governmental law, not an internal instrument used by a non-governmental group to authorize subordinate units.