Welcome to the contractual services home page. The Chancellor has inherent authority to sign all contracts as part of the power provided and governed by N.C. Gen. Stat. 116-34(a) and Section 502A of The code of the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina. This authority is retained and may be exercised notwithstanding delegations of authority to sign certain contracts to other administrative officers. East Carolina University Department of Material Management has been granted the delegations and responsibility for contractual services with the intent of limiting liabilities to the University. Personnel matters are not included in this delegation.
A contract is a legally binding exchange of promises or agreement between parties that the Law will enforce, which must include an offer and acceptance. East Carolina University Department of Materials Management works with the University Attorney and has the exclusive responsibility for reviewing and execution of contracts. This includes preventive maintenance contracts, service contracts, maintenance & repair projects, consultant services, personal/professional (contractual) services, medical contractual agreements, honorariums and convenience contracts. Note: Persons signing contracts must understand the legal ramification. The University does not honor verbal contracts.
