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Authority to Sign Contracts Policy

Section I

Purpose

The individuals who hold the following positions are designated as having the authority to sign contracts.

Section II

Procedures

In addition to the President of the University, the individuals who hold the following positions are designated as having the authority to sign contracts (including non-monetary contracts), other than personal service contracts, on behalf of the University:

  • The Chief Business Officer (Vice President for Administration)
  • The Director of Business Services/Comptroller


And, in the absence of those above,

  • The Vice President for Academic Affairs
  • Other Senior Business Officers (Bursar or Assistant Comptroller)

Other than the President, Personal Service Contracts may be signed by the Business Officers only.

Final approval of Payroll "Contracts" may be signed by the Director of Human Resources, Deans and Vice Presidents.

Revised November 2021