REGULATION TITLE: Signatory Authority

APPLIES TO: All employees who manage contracts on behalf of KSU

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Office of the President Division of Finance & Administration

APPROVED BY: Kentucky State University Board of Regents

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 8, 2025

NEXT REVIEW DATE: August 8, 2028

REGULATION STATEMENT:

This regulation implements the Contract Management Policy by defining the specific individuals who are delegated authority to sign contracts and legally bind Kentucky State University (KSU), and the financial thresholds associated with that authority. No employee may sign a contract on behalf of KSU unless they have been explicitly granted authority in this regulation or through a formal written delegation.

DEFINITIONS:

Contract Signer

A KSU employee who has been explicitly delegated the authority to sign contracts and legally bind KSU.

Signatory Authority

The power delegated to a specific position to sign contracts on behalf of KSU.