Delegation Process
Summary
The Board of Regents has delegated authority to the President as Chief Executive Officer of the university to execute all documents on behalf of the university and the Board, except as reserved to the Board, consistent with Board policies and the best interests of the university.
Procedures
- About Delegation Authority
- Determining Delegation Eligibility
- Delegation Approval Process
- Contract Signature Delegation Authority Form - Revised 04/23/19
Policies
- Delegated Contract Signature Authority Policy (Total Contract Value)
- Budget Signature Authority Policy (Spend/Budget)
Delegation Approval Process
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- Review Delegation Policy
- Determine Delegation Eligibility
- Consult with respective Vice President, Provost or direct report of the President to determine appropriateness
- Complete Delegation Form as part of consultation
- Form must be signed by respective Vice President, Provost or direct report of the President prior to submission
- Submit VP/Provost Approved (signed) Delegation Form to Contracts Management Office (CMO)
- CMO verifies completness, appropriateness of Delegation Form received
- CMO routes to the Office of the President for final approval and acceptance of proposed delegation
- President will approve/reject Delegation Form and return to CMO
- CMO will retain approved form,
- Assign access to necessary systems for electronic approvals,
- Requesting department and requestor will be notified of final determination.