Section 8-B441. AUTHORIZATION OF TRAVEL AND BUSINESS EXPENSES

 

441.1When University employees or members of the Board are required to travel or to incur business related expenses that are chargeable to non-appropriated funds, it shall be the responsibility of the authorized individual approving the expense to do the following:

 

(a)Ensure that each trip or expense is clearly required for the benefit of the University or Board;

 

(b)Limit the number of participants to the minimum required to accomplish the purpose; and

 

(c)Select the best alternative providing the least cost consistent with the purpose and the most efficient use of manpower and dollars.

 

441.2Travel by the President or members of the Board (other than the Board Chairperson) shall be either authorized or approved by the Chairperson of the Board. Travel by the Chairperson of the Board shall be either authorized or approved by the Vice Chairperson of the Board.

 

441.3Travel by other employees of the University shall be either authorized or approved by the President.