Signature Authority

Most faculty and staff (including department chairs) do NOT have the authority to sign contracts on behalf of the University.  Only those with specifically delegated contractual authority can sign contracts that bind the University or the Board of Regents.

All contracts and agreements involving the University must be signed by an authorized university official. Pursuant to the Procedure for Contract Authorization, the contract must be routed appropriately and signed by authorized officials, which include the President, the Provost, or in the case of contracts up to $25,000 in value, the Vice Presidents or their delegate(s).  Please see the Listing of Signature Authority Delegation.  With the exception of grant proposals, which are signed by the Vice President for Research, all contracts of $25,000 or more must be reviewed and signed by the Vice President for Finance and Administration. The President must sign contracts and agreements between the University and any other state entity.

Please refer to the procedure whenever you have a question about the appropriate administrator to approve a contractual relationship. If you do not have authority delegated under this procedure, you are not authorized to enter into contractual relationships on behalf of the University. Failure to follow university policies and procedures on contracts may result in an employee's loss of insurance coverage and personal liability.

If you have any additional questions about Signature Authority please contact the Office of Legal Affairs. 

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