Operating Procedures - Part 6: Administrative Policies- Part 17

17. Approval of Payment for Professional Services (consultants and speakers)

Employment of outside consultants must be approved in advance by completing a Request for Approval of Professional Services form. This form is to be completed in its entirety and formal approval granted through the President's office.
In accordance with legislation passed by the 65th Texas Legislature, in cases where the consultant's total fee is anticipated to exceed $10,000, the Legislative Budget Board and the Governor's Budget and Planning Office must be notified 30 days in advance of contracting a private consultant. The Legislative Budget Board and the Governor's Budget and Planning Office must be supplied with information demonstrating that the University has complied with the state policies.
For additional information see the Handbook of Operating Procedures, Part III (Personnel Policies), Section 10.

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