<P> In project management, a project charter, project definition, or project statement is a statement of the scope, objectives, and participants in a project . It provides a preliminary delineation of roles and responsibilities, outlines the project objectives, identifies the main stakeholders, and defines the authority of the project manager . It serves as a reference of authority for the future of the project . The terms of reference are usually part of the project charter . </P> <P> A project charter should: </P>

What needs to be in a project charter