But the final responsibility for what happened at Barclays rests with its board.
As chief executive, Mr. Cheney had final responsibility for Halliburton's books.
However, they retain the final responsibility for the University and authority over all of its affairs.
Whether the S.E.C. inquiry will reach Mr. Cheney, who as chief executive had final responsibility for Halliburton's books, is unclear.
"The final responsibility for security at diplomatic facilities lies with the former secretary of state, Hillary Clinton," the Republicans write.
The upshot is a regulatory environment in which, effectively, no one assumes final responsibility for whether the machines function reliably.
He must bear final responsibility for the gathering of poor intelligence, its incorrect interpretation and, most important, for poor judgment.
Final responsibility for the decision to submit the manuscript for publication was made jointly by all author.
She will have final responsibility for the management, finances, editing and direction of the 42-year-old Law Review.
This brings up important questions about "who bears final responsibility for possible misconduct".
The final responsibility for decisions of acceptance or rejection of submitted manuscripts lies with the editors.
