Inherently Governmental Function

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-014347",
  "term": "Inherently Governmental Function",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "As a matter of policy, a function that is so intimately related to the public interest as to mandate performance by Government employees. This definition is a policy determination, not a legal determination. An inherently governmental function includes activities that require either the exercise of discretion in applying Government authority, or the making of value judgments in making decisions for the Government.",
  "references": [
    "Definition truncated. For full definition, see 48 CFR 2.101 (CFR 2018)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/inherently-governmental-function/"
}