The document discusses agency relationships. It defines an agent as a person employed to act for or represent another person called the principal. An agency is created through an express or implied agreement between the principal and agent. The duties of an agent include carrying out work as directed, with care and skill, communicating difficulties, protecting the principal's interests, and not making secret profits. An agency can end through agreement of the parties or by operation of law such as completion of the work or death of a party.