Policy Exception Form
The Policy Exception Form is now a DocuSign PowerForm:
Policy Exception Form: Instructions
- Access Policy Exception Form DocuSign PowerForm (link above)
- Enter all signing authority’s information
- Starting with Initiators Information – this will be whomever is completing the form.
*Note: after the initiator receives the link, they will be able to enter the details of the Policy Exception Form
Signatures
- Signatures for CBA/DBA – CBA/DBA will review the information for accuracy
- Signature for Associate VP Business Operations – AVP will review the request, assign a control number, provide recommendation
- Remaining signatures will follow – Department Head/Chair, Dean/Unit Leader, Division Vice President
- Final Signature will be the Vice President of Administration and Finance- VP of A&F has the final authority to approve policy exception requests
- Auto Populated Signatures: AVP Business Operations will auto populate
*Note:Any approver may approve or deny the exception request, but the VP for Administration and Finance has final authority over Policy Exception requests.
Department Information & Supporting Documentation
- DocuSign Form - fill out all blanks and department information. Include the policy clause that needs exception and as much detail as possible to describe the policy exception requested in the boxes provided.
- Supporting Documentation Attachments are required - The attachments need to be the pertinent documents (eg: Invoice, contracts , travel information etc.)
- The final and completed copy automatically will be sent to AVP Business Operations mailbox and the initiator.
*Please Note: The fully executed and approved Policy Exception Forms will need to be included as backup documentation for any affected transactions.






