Override Node Options | drupal.org

The Override Node Options module allows permissions to be set to each field within the Authoring information and Publishing options field sets on the node form. It also allow selected field sets to be set as collapsed and / or collapsible.

To install:
1. Download, unpack and place in sites/all/modules/
2. Adjust access control in admin/user/permissions
3. Adjust Fieldset options in admin/settings/override_node_options

Note: Autocomplete "Authored by" field only works if user has "Access user profiles" permission.