Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s transition team on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding with the General Services Administration (GSA) to plan for a possible change of power should he win in the 2020 election. 

A spokesperson for GSA, an independent agency, confirmed that the memorandum was signed by the two parties on Thursday. The development was first reported by The Associated Press. 

The memorandum is required under the Presidential Transition Act, which was signed into law in 1963 to help ensure a smooth transition of power.