The Project Charter is a formal recognition of a Project. It can be created by either the client or the Project Manager. It is a signed document that details the Project high level requirements and once signed it authorises the Project and the Project Manager to complete the projects tasks as outlined.

What else does it do?

• It documents the overall Project objectives.
• It assigns levels of project authority.
• It defines why the Project is required.

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• It defines resources available to use.
• It defines the soft metrics deliverables.
• It defines the hard metrics deliverables.
• It defines any risks.
• It defines responsibilities.
• It defines costs and payment milestones.
• It requires Client and Management signatures.