As to whether there is a distinction between correspondence
from the World Centre that has been signed "The Universal House of
Justice" and that signed on behalf of the Secretariat: In brief, the
manner in which each of these letters is prepared depends upon the contents of
the letter. Drafts of letters which contain newly formulated policies are
consulted upon and approved during a meeting of the House of Justice;
correspondence dealing with previously enunciated policies, or with matters of
a routine nature, are prepared, as delegated by the House of Justice, by its
Secretariat and initialed by at least the majority of the members of the House
of Justice before being dispatched. All letters written over the signature of
the Department of the Secretariat are authorized by the Universal House of
Justice.
(From a letter dated 22 October, 1996, written on behalf of the
Universal House of Justice to an individual believer)
