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 General Counsel

Delegations of Authority

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.

 

Academic and Student Affairs

Name Delegated Authority

Terry Parker
Executive Vice President and Provost

Signature Authority to execute non-procurement contracts including:
a. affiliation agreements,
b. research-related agreements and contracts, including nondisclosure or confidentiality agreements,
c. intellectual property licensing agreements, 
d. other contracts on behalf of the university that relate to academic affairs and do not have a material financial cost exceeding $50,000, and
e. any contract on an OGC-approved template associated with academic affairs;.

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
Terry Parker
Executive Vice President and Provost
Fees: Authority to waive tuition and fees
Terry Parker
Executive Vice President and Provost
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
Kathryn Miller
Vice Provost, Student Affairs
Campus Free Expression; Disruptions
Terry Parker
Executive Vice President and Provost
Student Enrollment: Authority to allow late registration 
Andrew Konapelsky
University Registrar
Student Enrollment: Authority to allow late registration 
Terry Parker
Executive Vice President and Provost
FIPR: Appointment as FIPR Executive Director

 

General Counsel

Name Delegated Authority
David Fugett
Vice President and General Counsel
Authority to executive non-disclosure agreements

 

Finance and Administration

Name Delegated Authority
David Calhoun
Assistant Vice President
Facilities and Safety Services

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 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
John Trecastelli
Director, Facilities and Safety Services
Construction/Facilities: Authority to approve construction for building 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
Contracts: Authority to sign contracts for the procurement of licenses, goods, services, and leases up to $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
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
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
Assistant Vice President
University Controller

University Depositories and Fund Transfers

 

Office of the President

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