During times of emergency as declared by the University President or appropriate Vice President, extraordinary financial needs may develop for goods or services.  The Treasurer and Vice President for Finance and Administration shall designate individuals to issue emergency purchase orders, checks or other requirements as needed to ensure needs are met.

University departments shall contact the Treasurer and Vice President for Finance and Administration for instructions on conducting financial transactions during times of emergency.

University departments are expected to have departmental procedures to safeguard cash and other university assets during times of emergency.  The Office of the Treasurer and Vice President for Finance and Administration will assist any department in developing procedures upon request.

For non-financial matters, The Office of Public Safety is designated as the central repository of departmental contacts and procedures for emergencies.