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Review Process
The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is the only
office that has the authority to approve the legal
terms of any University contract. Among the contracts
regularly entered into by the University are: Affiliation
Agreements, Contractual Services Agreements, Contractual
Services Agreements for Artists, Research Agreements,
Collaboration Agreements with other universities
and educational entities, Software License Agreements,
Material Transfer Agreements, Lease Agreements,
Hotel/Conference Room Rental Agreements, Exchange
Agreements and Consulting Agreements.
Only individuals designated by the President in
writing via a delegation of authority are authorized
to sign contracts on behalf of the University. Some
contracts, such as international exchange agreements,
must be reviewed and approved by other offices such
as International Studies in addition to the college
or school participating in the exchange.
Processing
To facilitate the contract review process, the OGC
has developed a
transmittal form which must accompany each contract
submitted for review. Among the information provided
in this form is the date by which the contract review
must be completed. Contract documents should be
legible and must be read by the individual who submits
them to ensure that their content comports with
the agreed upon business terms. Electronic versions
of the documents as well as copies of prior contracts
with the same vendor will serve to expedite the
review and negotiation process and should be submitted
whenever possible.
Once the University attorney has reviewed and made
any necessary changes, the agreement is sent to
the appropriate party for signature. Once signed
by an authorized University official, the contract
is returned to the unit requesting the contract
review.
Contact:
Charmaine Cavé – Administrative
Assistant
Lourdes Palomares – Administrative Assistant |
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