Here is a complete list of articles for delegating controls to admins:
You can delegate permissions to junior Admins using MMC Taskpads.
- How to use Adminpak.msi to install a specific server administration tool in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314978
HOW TO: Delegate Administrative Authority in Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315676
HOW TO: Create and Edit a Taskpad View in a Saved MMC Console in Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321143
Default Security Concerns in Active Directory Delegation
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=235531
Delegate Control Wizard Cannot Be Used to Remove Groups or Users
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=229873
Administrative Tool Menu Is Sensitive to User's Permissions
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=214739
How To Delegate the Unlock Account Right
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=294952
A must read for Domain Administrators:
Design Considerations for Delegation of Administration in Active Directory
*Achieving Autonomy and Isolation with Forests, Domains, and Organizational Units*
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/technologies/activedirectory/plan/addeladm.mspx
Using scripts you can set delegation on properties if you want:
Part 1
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/topics/security/exrights.mspx
Part 2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/topics/security/propset.mspx