Together, they retained direct authority over several thousand fighters.
"As we all know the UN has not direct authority over the uniformed personnel.
In contrast to Bosnia, the troops in Kosovo appeared to be under his direct authority.
Like other professional organizations, the association has little direct authority to restrict members' ability to practice.
It is prepared under his direct authority by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
But the government, including the prosecutors, is under the direct authority of the military council.
Particular activities can be isolated both from one another and from direct authority.
Mr. Ridge does not have direct authority over any of the agencies, even as spending for domestic security surges.
On the other hand, none of the political leaders under Mr. Arafat have direct authority over armed men.
The eparchy of Mukacheve oversees Ruthenian Catholics in Ukraine and is under the direct authority of Rome.
So, as Ms. Preckwinkle acknowledges, she now has direct authority over a mere 8 percent of the budget.
