Who can sign a contract for a UW System institution or unit?
The UW employee who signs a contract does so on behalf of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System or one of its institutions. Therefore, only specified UW System or institution administrators have signature authority from the Board of Regents and the UW System to sign contracts. Signature authority is delegated by official policy and action and is conveyed in written documents authorizing named individuals to sign specific types of agreements for the institution and Board. Only UW System employees who have written delegated authority to sign certain contracts are able to sign those contracts. If there is any doubt, contact your grants or research office, or System or Campus Legal Counsel. Signing without authorization can lead to personal liability not covered by the state’s risk fund.
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