CU Boulder has adopted a new Signature Authority Policy to increase financial resilience through sound fiscal practices across campus. The new policy aligns campus practices with the University of Colorado Administrative Policy Statement (APS) 2005. 

The new policy, which took effect July 1, replaces existing practices reliant on manual tracking of agreements and memos. It also clarifies which positions on campus have delegated authority from the chancellor to enter into certain operational agreements via an updated Signature Authority and Delegation Matrix.  

What this means

• Positions not included in the Signature Authority and Delegation Matrix do not have authority to sign operational agreements on behalf of CU Boulder. 
• University employees who sign operational agreements without the proper authority may be personally liable for the agreement and/or subject to discipline. 

Those with delegated authority to sign operational agreements have updated responsibilities associated with their delegate role. To ensure compliance with the new policy, all CU Boulder staff and faculty should:

• Review the policy and the matrix before entering into operational agreements. This includes any agreement that could involve CU Boulder property or which results in revenue or liabilities for CU Boulder. 
• Register to attend a Knowledge-Based Learning Session (KBLS) on the new policy, taking place Tuesday, Sept. 17. Register here: Signature Authority KBLS
• Reach out to fiscalcompliance@colorado.edu with questions.