Explain the scope of own role in supporting an individual to negotiate an environment

An individual’s professional boundaries can be defined in terms of a job description, as long as it clearly outlines basic responsibilities and reporting relationships. [ However, many times job descriptions define work responsibilities in terms that are too broad and general. In such cases, specific clarification of an individual’s duties and responsibilities will be required before an effective and efficient workplace can be created

I'm fine with them being them but when they try to influence me or change public policy then i have a problem