Summary
The purpose of Approval and Signing Authority Policy is to:
- identify the approval authority and the approval thresholds for all funds, including capital funds, research funds, and research expenditures; and
- designate the execution signatories authorized to sign deeds, transfers, assignments, contracts/agreements, obligations, or documents on behalf of the University after such documents have been appropriately approved. These include all agreements related to the University receiving money, to the purchase or lease of goods and services, and to agreements having no financial commitment.
Refer to the full policy below for complete details.
Approved by: Board of Governors
Date of Most Recent Approval: March 6, 2025
Responsible Executive: President and Vice-Chancellor
Policy-Specific Enquiries: University Secretariat
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