1. CONTRACTS: Processes and Signature Authority*
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CONTRACTS: Processes and Signature Authority
A Joint Presentation of the Offices of Finance and General Counsel
10/14/2018 *

2. Agenda Introduction Brief review of business policies and procedures*
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Agenda
Introduction
Brief review of business policies and procedures
Review for legal form by the Office of the General Counsel
Signature authority
Additional resources
Questions
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3. Business Policies and Procedures (BPPs)*
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Business Policies and Procedures (BPPs)
Three ways to do business at Marquette: purchase orders, salary authorizations and contracts
Deciding upon a path
The importance of good documentation
Get what you pay for, keep what you pay for, get paid for what you do
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4. *
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Review for Legal Form
Review contracts for legal form if > $500 or vendor supplied
Note: DIV request still requires supporting documentation for audit purposes
Contract Processing and Approval Form
Responsibility for the business deal remains with the department
Better early than late
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5. Some Legal Hot Buttons Insurance and indemnification*
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Some Legal Hot Buttons
Insurance and indemnification
Additional named insured
Risk of loss
Personal guarantees
Copyrights for work done by contractors
Entire Agreement (make sure it is part of the contract)
Termination penalties
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6. Signature Authority History This training required Levels of authority*
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Signature Authority
History
This training required
Levels of authority
Cf. MBS authority
“Approved as to form” stamp must be present
Delegation form
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7. Additional Resources BPP I-33 and BPP VI-1 to VI-10*
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Additional Resources
BPP I-33 and BPP VI-1 to VI-10
Purchasing web site
Flow chart
Form contracts
Simple speaker agreement
Independent contractor agreement
Caterers
Master creative services agreement
Nonresident entertainer rider
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8. *
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Questions
10/14/2018 *

9. Contacts Office of the General Counsel Purchasing Comptroller*
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Contacts
Office of the General Counsel
Steve Cottingham x-87343
Jeff Kipfmueller x-87343
Purchasing
Jenny Alexander x-87362
Comptroller
Joanne Browning x-85123
10/14/2018 *