And Joshua made peace with them and made a covenant with them, to let them live, and the leaders of the congregation swore to them.  
Joshua 9:15 
 
Those in legitimate authority--whether familial, religious, or civil--have authority to make covenants on behalf of their people to some extent. Exactly what extent, I don't know.
		
 
											 
											 
											
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