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Policy No.: '''8009'''<br /> | Policy No.: '''8009'''<br /> | ||
Effective Date: '''11/01/06'''<br /> | Effective Date: '''11/01/06'''<br /> | ||
Revised Date: '''07/ | Revised Date: '''07/09/24'''<br /> | ||
Reviewed: '''07/ | Reviewed: '''07/09/24'''<br /> | ||
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<big>'''Contracts Policy'''</big> | <big>'''Contracts Policy'''</big> | ||
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==Policy== | ==Policy== | ||
=== Written Agreements Required === | === Written Agreements Required === | ||
Written contracts are required, and all contracts shall be entered into by the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, a public body corporate, on behalf of | Written contracts are required, and all contracts shall be entered into by the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, a public body corporate, on behalf of the University of Nebraska Medical Center. | ||
'''Delegation of Signature Authority''' | '''Delegation of Signature Authority''' | ||
Pursuant to University of Nebraska Executive Memorandum No. 14, the President has delegated authority to each Chancellor to approve specific types of contracts described in Section 4 of RP -6.3.1. Pursuant to University of Nebraska [https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/executive-memorandum/delegation-of-administrative-authority-to-approve-certain-personnel-actions.pdf Executive Memorandum No. 13] and [https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/executive-memorandum/delegation-of-administrative-authority-to-approve-certain-types-of-university-contracts.pdf Executive Memorandum No. 14], the Chancellor may further delegate contract signature authority. Individuals with the authority to sign contracts on behalf of UNMC are listed in the UNMC [https://wiki.unmc.edu/images/8/83/UNMC_Exec.Memo.13_Signature_Authority.pdf Executive Memorandum 13 Contract Signature Authority] and UNMC [https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/Executive_Memo_14 Executive Memorandum 14 Contract Signature Authority] Tables. No individual shall sign a contract on behalf of the University of Nebraska Medical Center unless having specifically been delegated the authority to do so. | Pursuant to University of Nebraska Executive Memorandum No. 14, the President has delegated authority to each Chancellor to approve specific types of contracts described in Section 4 of RP -6.3.1. Pursuant to University of Nebraska [https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/executive-memorandum/delegation-of-administrative-authority-to-approve-certain-personnel-actions.pdf Executive Memorandum No. 13] and [https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/executive-memorandum/delegation-of-administrative-authority-to-approve-certain-types-of-university-contracts.pdf Executive Memorandum No. 14], the Chancellor may further delegate contract signature authority. Individuals with the authority to sign contracts on behalf of UNMC are listed in the UNMC [https://wiki.unmc.edu/images/8/83/UNMC_Exec.Memo.13_Signature_Authority.pdf Executive Memorandum 13 Contract Signature Authority] and UNMC [https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/Executive_Memo_14 Executive Memorandum 14 Contract Signature Authority] Tables. No individual shall sign a contract on behalf of the University of Nebraska Medical Center unless having specifically been delegated the authority to do so. | ||
=== | ===Electronic and Digital Signatures=== | ||
====Contractually Binding Signatures Governed by Executive Memoranda No. 13 and No. 14==== | ====Contractually Binding Signatures Governed by Executive Memoranda No. 13 and No. 14==== | ||
UNMC employees delegated signature authority through Executive Memoranda No. 13 and No. 14 shall utilize UNMC approved digital and electronic signatures in compliance with the [https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=86-611 Nebraska Digital Signatures Act] or the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act [https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=86-612 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 86-612 ''et seq''.]. <br /> | UNMC employees delegated signature authority through Executive Memoranda No. 13 and No. 14 shall utilize UNMC approved digital and electronic signatures in compliance with the [https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=86-611 Nebraska Digital Signatures Act] or the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act [https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=86-612 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 86-612 ''et seq''.]. <br /> | ||
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*'''Level 1''' contracts that a signatory listed in Executive Memorandum No. 13 or 14 acting as a University Authorized Party will execute. | *'''Level 1''' contracts that a signatory listed in Executive Memorandum No. 13 or 14 acting as a University Authorized Party will execute. | ||
*'''Level 2''' research participant e-consents ( | *'''Level 2''' research participant e-consents (when DocuSign requires the sponsor to contractually require use and the research is NOT subject to FDA regulations). | ||
*'''Level 3''' non-binding signatures (internal forms/internal approvals). | *'''Level 3''' non-binding signatures (internal forms/internal approvals). | ||
*'''Level 4''' employment offer letters or designated Human Resource forms that are routed to a third party. | *'''Level 4''' employment offer letters or designated Human Resource forms that are routed to a third party. | ||
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!Category!! Authorities | !Category!! Authorities | ||
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| RESEARCH CONTRACTS, meaning federal awards, research grants and contracts and externally funded research related projects|| Sponsored Programs Administration, 402-559-7456, https://www.unmc.edu/ | | RESEARCH CONTRACTS, meaning federal awards, research grants and contracts and externally funded research related projects|| Sponsored Programs Administration, 402-559-7456, https://www.unmc.edu/vcr/about/contact/spa-directory.html | ||
Authorized Organization Representative and [mailto:ckratoch@unmc.edu Associate Vice Chancellor for Clinical Research] | Authorized Organization Representative and [mailto:ckratoch@unmc.edu Associate Vice Chancellor for Clinical Research] | ||
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When UNMC is expending funds or procuring goods or services: Procure to Pay, [mailto:contracts@nebraska.edu contracts@nebraska.edu] | When UNMC is expending funds or procuring goods or services: Procure to Pay, [mailto:contracts@nebraska.edu contracts@nebraska.edu] | ||
When UNMC is receiving revenue: 402-559- | When UNMC is receiving revenue: 402-559-5221, [mailto:alamer@unmc.edu Amy Lamer, Business Services, Risk Management Specialist] and copy [mailto:mhrncirik@unmc.edu Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance] | ||
Stewardship and management of resources issues: [mailto:mhrncirik@unmc.edu Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance], 402-559- | Stewardship and management of resources issues: [mailto:mhrncirik@unmc.edu Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance and Controller], 402-559-5837 | ||
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| ACADEMIC AGREEMENTS || Academic Affairs, 402-559-5130, https://info.unmc.edu/policies/academicaffairs/affiliation-agreements.html, https://www.unmc.edu/academicaffairs/, https://www.unmc.edu/academicaffairs/about/index.html | | ACADEMIC AGREEMENTS || Academic Affairs, 402-559-5130, https://info.unmc.edu/policies/academicaffairs/affiliation-agreements.html, https://www.unmc.edu/academicaffairs/, https://www.unmc.edu/academicaffairs/about/index.html | ||
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