This 3-sentence summary provides the key details about a project mandate document: The document outlines the requirements for a project mandate, including providing authority over the project, background information, objectives, scope, constraints, quality expectations, and identifying an executive and project manager. It lists the topics that should be covered in the mandate and notes that the mandate is intended to trigger the 'Starting up a Project' process and provide enough initial information. The project mandate template indicates it should contain information to identify at least a prospective executive and give an overview of the subject matter.