Delegations of Authority are intended to supplement the authority granted to the the President of Florida Polytechnic University through the Board of Trustees Resolution 2023-001 on the Powers and Duties of the President, Florida Statutes, and University Policies, Regulations and Rules.
The Delegations of Authority contained herein are valid for the period or purpose specified in the delegation or until revoked by the delegator in writing. Most delegations cannot be further delegated and are subject to other limitations. Please carefully review the text of any delegation before acting.
Although addressed to individuals, the Delegations are intended to delegate the specific authority described to the office and title of the recipient delegee.
In the case of the President's prolonged absence from the office, the Delegation of Successors outlines the leadership allowed to assume all of the authority and responsibility of the President until the Board of Trustees takes further action.
If you have a situation in which you need a copy of an original Delegation of Authority, please contact the Office of the General Counsel at 863-874-8412 or by email.
| Name | Delegated Authority |
|---|---|
|
Brad Thiessen |
Signature Authority to execute non-procurement contracts including: Authority to sign all contracts when serving as Acting President, with OGC approval. |
| Nicole Tardiff Director, Sponsored Programs |
Signature Authority to execute, with OGC approval: a. documents related to proposals for research and training contracts, research and training contracts, sub-awards relative to research and training contracts, which include subcontracts and consulting agreements; and b. to solicit and accept research ang training grants and donations |
| Brad Thiessen Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs |
Fees: Authority to waive tuition and fees |
| Andrew Konapelsky Registrar |
Fees: Authority to waive tuition and fees |
| Brad Thiessen Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs |
Student Enrollment: Authority to allow late registration |
| Andrew Konapelsky Registrar |
Student Enrollment: Authority to allow late registration |
| Brad Thiessen Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs |
Student Conduct: Authority for student code of conduct review and appeals |
| Kathryn Miller Vice Provost, Student Affairs |
Student Conduct: Authority for student code of conduct review and appeals |
| Brad Thiessen Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs |
Campus Free Expression; Disruptions |
| Kathryn Miller Vice Provost, Student Affairs |
Campus Free Expression; Disruptions |
| Brad Thiessen Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs |
FIPR: Appointment as FIPR Executive Director |
| Name | Delegated Authority |
|---|---|
| David Fugett Vice President and General Counsel |
Authority to executive non-disclosure agreements |
|
David Fugett |
University Records Management Liaison Officer |
| Name | Delegated Authority |
|---|---|
| Allen Bottorff Vice President, Administration and Finance CFO |
Facilities: Authority to approve otherwise-prohibited high-risk activities on university property |
| David Calhoun Assistant Vice President Facilities and Safety Services |
Facilities: Authority to approve otherwise-prohibited high-risk activities on university property |
| Allen Bottorff Vice President, Administration and Finance CFO |
Facilities: Authority to approve individuals to boat, swim, dive, fish, or wade in campus water bodies |
| David Calhoun Assistant Vice President Facilities and Safety Services |
Facilities: Authority to approve individuals to boat, swim, dive, fish, or wade in campus water bodies |
| Allen Bottorff Vice President, Administration and Finance CFO |
Facilities: Authority to provide written approval for individuals to boat, swim, dive, fish, or wade in campus water bodies |
| David Calhoun Assistant Vice President Facilities and Safety Services |
Facilities: Authority to provide written approval for individuals to boat, swim, dive, fish, or wade in campus water bodies |
| Allen Bottorff Vice President, Administration and Finance CFO |
Construction/Facilities: Authority to approve construction for building code purposes and enforce the code |
| John Trecastelli Director, Facilities and Safety Services |
Construction/Facilities: Authority to approve construction for building code purposes and enforce the code |
| Allen Bottorff Vice President, Administration and Finance CFO |
Construction/Facilities: Authority to approve construction for fire code purposes and enforce the code |
| Danial Bartle Fire Safety Inspector Emergency Management Officer |
Construction/Facilities: Authority to approve construction for fire code purposes and enforce the code |
| Allen Bottorff Vice President, Administration and Finance CFO |
$500,000 |
| Andrea Cashell Director of Procurement |
$250,000 Contracts: Authority to sign contracts for the procurement of licenses, goods, services, and leases up to $250,000 |
| Allen Bottorff Vice President, Administration and Finance CFO |
Authority to suspend or debar non-construction vendors |
| Andrea Cashell Director of Procurement |
Authority to suspend or debar non-construction vendors |
| Allen Bottorff Vice President, Administration and Finance CFO |
Parking: Authority to appoint parking appeals hearing officers |
| Kerri Demeri Director of Auxiliary Enterprises |
Parking: Authority to appoint parking appeals hearing officers |
| Allen Bottorff Vice President, Administration and Finance CFO |
Insurance Claims: authority to review, certifiy or resolve insurance claims up to a total value, not exceed $500,000 |
| Michelle Powell Risk Manager |
Insurance Claims: authority to review, certifiy or resolve insurance claims up to a total value, not exceed $10,000 |
| Allen Bottorff Vice President, Administration and Finance CFO |
Finance Operational Documents |
| Allen Bottorff Vice President, Administration and Finance CFO |
Signature Authority on Compliance Documents related to FEMA, EPA, SWFWMD, and FDEP |
| Allen Bottorff Vice President, Administration and Finance CFO |
University Depositories and Fund Transfers |
|
Penney Farley |
University Depositories and Fund Transfers |
| Name | Delegated Authority |
|---|---|
| Michelle Disson Title IX and ADA Coordinator |
Compliance: Authority to approve assistance animal to be permitted in private areas of the university |
| Michelle Disson Title IX and ADA Coordinator |
Complaints/Discrimination: Authority to develop procedures or guidelines for administration of a complaint of discrimination or harassment in cases where violations of Title IX and/or ADA are alleged, oversee resolution of any such complaint, and, provide support to the Chief Audit Executive and Chief Compliance Officer |
| David Blanton Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Audit Executive |
Complaints/Discrimination: Authority to develop procedures or guidelines for administration of a complaint of discrimination or harassment except in cases where violations of Title IX and/or ADA are alleged, oversee resolution of any such complaint, and, provide support to the Title IX coordinator |
| Richard Holland Chief of Police |
Law Enforcement: Authority to execute mutual aid agreements and other documents requiring signature from the chief law enforcement officer |
| Cabinet Members | Designation of Successors |
| Cabinet Members | Delegation of Authority - Personnel Program |
| Cabinet Members | Approval of Raises |
| Cabinet Members | Delegation of Hiring Authority |
