Only Michigan Tech’s President and Duly Authorized Employees may sign contracts on behalf of Michigan Tech, regardless of the value of the contract. A contract is any agreement between two or more parties.
On August 3, 2023, the Board of Trustees granted the President the signature authority for all University contracts and other legal documents. (Board Policy 11.13) In addition, the Board authorized the President to delegate his authority to other University administrators as appropriate. A summary of the President’s delegation of authority for the 2023-24 fiscal year is below.
Consistent with Board Policy 11.13, the University has developed University Policy 2.19 Approving and Signing Contracts and Other Legal Documents On Behalf of the University and accompanying Procedure 2.19.1 .
Subject to this Policy and Procedure and Board Policy 11.13, the President delegates the authority to sign contracts and other legal documents as indicated below. These delegations supersede all prior delegations and grants of authority to sign contracts and other legal documents. All delegations are made in accordance with the Policy and Procedure, and all individuals with delegated signing authority are responsible for knowing and abiding by the Policy and Procedure. Any sub-delegations may not be further delegated by the delegee.
Type of contracts and agreements
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Fiscal Year 2024 Delegation of Signature Authority
Employee |
Contract Authorization |
Authority Delegated By |
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs |
Any contract or other legal document with a value of less than $50,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole. |
President |
Vice President for Research |
Any contract or other legal document necessary to support or further the mission of the Office of the Vice President for Research consistent with Board policy. |
President |
|
Expenditure Less than $750,000
Subject to the limits set forth above, monetary and non-monetary agreements within
the scope of duties and in the bests interests of the University, including but not
limited to the following:
|
Vice President for Research |
|
Expenditure Less than $750,000 Receipt of Funds Less than $5,000,000 Proposals No limit Sponsored Projects Sub-Awards Less than $5,000,000
Subject to the limits set forth above, monetary and non-monetary agreements within
the scope of duties and in the bests interests of the University, including but not
limited to the following:
|
Vice President for Research |
|
Expenditure Less than $750,000 Receipt of Funds Less than $5,000,000 Proposals No limit Sponsored Projects Sub-Awards Less than $5,000,000
Subject to the limits set forth above, monetary and non-monetary agreements within
the scope of duties and in the bests interests of the University, including but not
limited to the following:
|
Vice President for Research |
|
Expenditure Less than $500,000 Receipt of Funds Less than $5,000,000 Proposals No limit Sponsored Projects Sub-Awards Less than $5,000,000
Subject to the limits set forth above, monetary and non-monetary agreements within
the scope of duties and in the bests interests of the University, including but not
limited to the following:
|
Vice President for Research |
|
Expenditure Less than $500,000 Receipt of Funds Less than $5,000,000 Proposals No limit Sponsored Projects Sub-Awards Less than $5,000,000
Subject to the limits set forth above, monetary and non-monetary agreements within
the scope of duties and in the bests interests of the University, including but not
limited to the following:
|
Vice President for Research |
|
Expenditure Less than $500,000 Receipt of Funds Less than $5,000,000 Proposals No limit Sponsored Projects Sub-Awards Less than $5,000,000
Subject to the limits set forth above, monetary and non-monetary agreements within
the scope of duties and in the bests interests of the University, including but not
limited to the following:
|
Vice President for Research |
|
Expenditure Less than $25,000 Receipt of Funds Less than $5,000,000 Proposals No limit Sponsored Projects Sub-Awards Less than $25,000
Subject to the limits set forth above, monetary and non-monetary agreements within the scope of duties and in the bests interests of the University, including but not limited to the following:
|
Vice President for Research |
|
Expenditure Less than $500,000 Receipt of Funds Less than $5,000,000 Proposals No limit Sponsored Projects Sub-Awards Less than $5,000,000
Non-monetary Agreements within the scope of duties and in the bests interests of the University
|
Vice President for Research |
|
Expenditure Less than $500,000 Receipt of Funds Less than $5,000,000 Proposals No limit Sponsored Projects Sub-Awards Less than $5,000,000
Subject to the limits set forth above, monetary and non-monetary agreements within
the scope of duties and in the bests interests of the University, including but not
limited to the following:
|
Vice President for Research |
|
Expenditure Less than $500,000 Receipt of Funds Less than $5,000,000 Proposals No limit Sponsored Projects Sub-Awards Less than $5,000,000
Subject to the limits set forth above, monetary and non-monetary agreements within the scope of duties and in the bests interests of the University, including but not limited to the following:
|
Vice President for Research |
|
Expenditure Less than $500,000 Receipt of Funds Less than $5,000,000 Proposals No limit Sponsored Projects Sub-Awards Less than $5,000,000
Subject to the limits set forth above, monetary and non-monetary agreements within
the scope of duties and in the bests interests of the University, including but not
limited to the following:
|
Vice President for Research |
|
Less than $25,000 for the purchasing, safety and distribution of chemical stores business activities |
Vice President for Research |
|
Fiscal and financial documents necessary for operations, not to exceed $5,000 |
Vice President for Research |
|
Non-federal related Confirming Orders with standard terms up to $25,000 for testing only |
Vice President for Research |
|
Expenditure Less than $500,000 Receipt of Funds Less than $5,000,000 Proposals No limit Sponsored Projects Sub-Awards Less than $5,000,000
Non-monetary Agreements within the scope of duties and in the bests interests of the University |
Vice President for Research |
|
Expenditure Less than $500,000 Receipt of Funds Less than $5,000,000 Proposals No limit Sponsored Projects Sub-Awards Less than $5,000,000
Non-monetary Agreements within the scope of duties and in the bests interests of the University |
Vice President for Research |
Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President for Administration |
Any contract or other legal document in support of the University, consistent with Board policy. |
President |
|
Any contract or other legal document with a value of less than $10,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole. |
Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President for Administration |
General Counsel and Secretary to the Board of Trustees |
Any contract or other legal document in support of the University, consistent with Board policy. |
President |
|
Any contract or other legal document with a value of less than $10,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole. |
General Counsel and Secretary to the Board of Trustees |
|
Any contract or other legal document with a value of less than $10,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole. |
General Counsel and Secretary to the Board of Trustees |
Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement |
Any contract or other legal document with a value of less than $50,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole. |
President |
|
Any contract or other legal document with a value of less than $10,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole. |
Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement |
Vice President for Athletics and Recreation |
Any contract or other legal document with a value of less than $50,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole. |
President
|
|
Any contract or other legal document with a value of less than $10,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole. |
VP for Athletics and Recreation |
Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion |
Any contract or other legal document with a value of less than $50,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole. |
President |
Vice President for Student Affairs |
Any contract or other legal document with a value of less than $50,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole. |
President |
|
Any contract or other legal document with a value of less than $10,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole. |
Vice President for Student Affairs |
Vice President for University Relations and Enrollment |
Any contract or other legal document with a value of less than $50,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole. |
President |
|
Any contract or other legal document with a value of less than $10,000 necessary to support or further the mission of their office, consistent with the interests of the university as a whole. |
VP for University Relations and Enrollment |