Send terms of reference (5)
I believe the answer is:
remit
This clue is a double definition.
'send' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'terms of reference' is the second definition.
(both can mean defined powers or responsibilities)
(Other definitions for remit that I've seen before include "Maybe suspend" , "Transfer - area of authority" , "Scope of reference" , "Give up" , "Area of responsibility" .)