DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY LETTER
[Date]
By means of this letter, I, [name of executive officer and title], delegate the authority herein described to
the [position of executive officer], on the following terms and conditions:
1.
The [title] may review and execute, on my behalf, contracts in an amount and duration
not to exceed [dollar limit] and [period of time] respectively, which may not exceed the
duration of the current biennium.
2.
The contracts subject to this delegation are those relating to [describe nature of contracts].
3.
The effective date of this delegation is [specific date] and shall run until [date] or until
such time as it is either revoked by me or I no longer serve as [position]. In the event that
my service as [position] terminates, this letter is no longer effective and a new letter and
approval must be procured immediately.
4.
The authority delegated in this document shall not be sub-delegated unless provided for
specifically in this letter or a subsequent amendment.
5.
The contracts subject to this delegation must be reviewed by Kent State University Office
of General Counsel for legal sufficiency prior to final signatures.
6.
This delegation is made pursuant to section (B) of 3342-5-04, University policy regarding
authorization to contract on behalf of the university.
By signing this letter, both parties understand and agree to be bound by university policies regarding
contract authority and procurement practices, as well as all university policies, state and federal laws.
_______________________________
[Name]
[Title of Delegating Official]
Acknowledged and agreed:
_______________________________
[Name]
[Title of Official Receiving Delegation]
Approved: [if subdelegation, must be approved by the President or Vice President]
_______________________________
[Name]
[President] or [Vice President]
Original signed copy to remain on file with the Office of General Counsel.
One received, the delegation is considered filed and effective.