administrative arrangement
[/ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪv əˈreɪndʒmənt/]
nounpl: administrative arrangements
acordo administrativo
1. A formal or informal agreement between organizations, institutions, or government bodies to establish procedures, protocols, or terms for cooperation and operation
The two agencies reached an administrative arrangement to streamline the approval process.
As duas agências chegaram a um acordo administrativo para simplificar o processo de aprovação.
2. A documented or understood organizational structure or system that defines how administrative tasks and responsibilities will be managed
The university implemented a new administrative arrangement for departmental budget allocation.
A universidade implementou um novo acordo administrativo para a alocação orçamentária dos departamentos.
3. An unofficial but binding understanding between parties regarding administrative procedures or operational guidelines
An administrative arrangement was established between the customs authorities of both countries.
Um acordo administrativo foi estabelecido entre as autoridades alfandegárias de ambos os países.
This term is frequently used in international relations, government agencies, and institutional settings in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian bureaucracy, 'acordos administrativos' are common between federal, state, and municipal agencies to facilitate coordination. In the USA, such arrangements are often used between federal agencies and states, or between international organizations. The term implies a less formal structure than a traditional contract but more structured than a casual agreement.
Related Idioms & Phrases
reach an administrative arrangement
establish an administrative arrangement
implement an administrative arrangement
agree upon an administrative arrangement
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