# Project Signoff Document

**Project**: {{project_name}}  
**Date**: {{date}}  
**Department/Team**: {{department_name}}  
**Project Owner**: {{project_owner}}  
**Document Language**: {{contract_language}}  
**Governing Jurisdiction**: {{governing_jurisdiction}} (if applicable)

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> **Document Philosophy**: This signoff document is designed to be simple, fair, and clear - providing reliable terms that support successful project execution and clear accountability.

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## 1. Project Overview

### The Realization

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### Recommended Solution

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## 2. Goals and Success Metrics

### What We're Trying to Accomplish

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### Success Metrics

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### How We'll Measure Success

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### Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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## 3. Budget and Resources

### Budget Allocation

**Total Budget**: {{total_budget}}

**Budget Breakdown** (if applicable):
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### Resources Needed

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### Not-to-Exceed Budget Cap

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## 4. Ownership and Responsibility

### Project Owner

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### Process Owner

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### Key Stakeholders

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### Decision-Making Authority

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## 5. Approval and Sign-Off

### Who Needs to Approve

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### Approval Stages

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### Sign-Off Process

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### Timeline for Approval

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## 6. Timeline and Milestones

### Key Milestones

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### Delivery Dates

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### Critical Deadlines

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## 7. Optional Sections

### Risks and Considerations (Optional)

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### Confidentiality (Optional)

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### The Path Forward (Optional - High-Level Overview)

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## 8. Approval and Signoff

This document serves as formal approval to proceed with the project as outlined above.

**Stakeholder Signoffs**:

**Project Sponsor**:

Name: _________________  
Signature: _________________  
Date: _______________

**Budget Approver**:

Name: _________________  
Signature: _________________  
Date: _______________

**Project Owner**:

Name: {{project_owner}}  
Signature: _________________  
Date: _______________

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## 9. Next Steps

Upon signoff:
1. Proceed to full Project Brief development
2. Execute work plan as outlined above
3. Deliverables will be provided according to the agreed timeline

### Changes and Modifications

Any changes to scope, timeline, or investment must be agreed upon by all signatories.

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## Appendix

### Reference Documents

- Project Pitch: `docs/wds-1-project-brief/pitch.md`
- Project Brief: (To be created after signoff)

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*This signoff document is based on the project pitch dated {{date}}.*

