The letter is the first formal step aimed at getting internal approval in order to establish a law school at the university. (thestar.com)
Hiring managers can often go «rogue», contacting agencies that aren't on the supply list or making offers to candidates directly without having the appropriate internal approvals in place. (haystalentsolutions.com)
There is probably some fine print in the earlier documents indicating everything is subject to some final internal approval. (money.stackexchange.com)