Signatures are required for most documents and transactions processed through the Business Office. We understand that obtaining appropriate signatures in a timely fashion can be challenging and we hope the resources provided here are helpful.

Signature authority for a unit vests with the Dean/Director. Some signature authority can be delegated down to other individuals within the unit such as a program chair, department head, or program manager. Signature authority that cannot be delegated:

• Representational Allowance over $200, under $200 can be signed by Michelle Pope, Executive Officer
• Out-of-State Travel

Stephen Sparrow, Interim Dean, School of Natural Resources & Agricultural Sciences & Director, Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station: Signature requests are managed by and should be routed through the Dean's Administrative Assistant, Marilyn Childress, 474-7083, fysnras@uaf.edu.

Fred Schlutt, Vice Provost for Outreach & Director of Cooperative Extension Service: Signature requests are managed by and should be routed through the Director's Administrative Assistant, Melody Hughes, 474-5807, extension@uaf.edu.

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Signature Stamps (electronic or otherwise) are not currently accepted by UAF Financial Services on Journal Vouchers, Budget Revisions, Time Sheets, or Labor Redistributions. Likewise, all payroll and human-resource related paperwork should be signed by relevant individuals.

All expenditures for Representational Allowances or Special Events must have prior approval from the unit Dean or Director before purchases are made. If the Dean or Director are not available to sign the rep allowance form, contact the Business Office for assistance in obtaining appropriate signature (this signature authority cannot be delegated to anyone at a lower level, like a department or program chair).