Texas A&M University-Commerce All Services Agreements Routing and Approval Cover Sheet Instructions A. Account Number – Enter the department’s account number followed by the support account and user reference number (sequence number of 4 digits). B. Services to be Performed – Provide a brief Definition/Scope of the Agreement to be performed for the University and what department services are being provided for. C. Submit one (1) original Routing & Approval Cover Sheet with (2) copies of the Service Agreement to Contract Administration – the Approval signatures must be obtained according to the order indicated on the application. Purposes of Signature To approve, sign or execute contracts/agreements (including modifications, extensions and renewal) that in any way obligate Texas A&M University-Commerce to the performance of any act represents the exercise of the administration’s fiduciary responsibility. The approval process is designed to provide reasonable assurance that all such contracts/agreements have been reviewed for: economic options, risk, compliance, and form and legal sufficiency, documentation of such a review requires hierarchical signatory procedure. In the event, a written delegation of authority exists, the person signing should indicate the position holder for whom they are authorized to sign (simply sign on appropriate line and indicate “for” next to title). Account Manager: Approval indicates agreement with the terms of the contract, its conditions, and the intent to carry out the terms of the contract as they apply to Texas A&M University-Commerce. Department Dean/Head: Approval indicates the contract content meets the Department’s goals and objectives; all contract terms are acceptable and will be enforced; any funds required are available in the Department budget. Foundation/Grant Officer: Approval indicates compliance with all applicable foundation/grant requirements and review of prior approvals. Director of Contract Administration: Approval indicates appropriate documentation exists to provide reasonable assurance that terms of the contract have had prior review for business risk, compliance with all applicable contractual and fiscal requirements. Vice President for Business and Administration: Approval indicates acceptance of all terms of the contract and review of prior approvals, and recommends signature by the appropriate Texas A&M University-Commerce contracting authority. President: Approval constitutes execution of the agreement on behalf of the University and legally binds the University to the terms and conditions as set forth therein. ====================================================================== This section is for the Contract Administration Department Use Only. When completed the Encumbrance (Contract) Number will be communicated to the Account Manager's account via FAMIS.