All technology acquisitions and upgrades and expansions to existing technology solutions and associated agreements using funds from any source require authorization by the ¾º²Â×ãÇòapp,Âò×ãÇò¾º²Êapp of Regents and shall be implemented in accordance with established ¾º²Â×ãÇòapp,Âò×ãÇò¾º²Êapp procedures under the direction of the University System of Georgia (USG) chief information officer.

The USG chief information officer may act on behalf of the ¾º²Â×ãÇòapp,Âò×ãÇò¾º²Êapp of Regents, without prior approval of the ¾º²Â×ãÇòapp,Âò×ãÇò¾º²Êapp, in the authorization of information technology (IT) projects in accordance with state law and existing ¾º²Â×ãÇòapp,Âò×ãÇò¾º²Êapp of Regents¡¯ policy governing IT procurement.

10.3.1 Delegation of Project Authorization Authority

The USG chief information officer may delegate any or all of the authority to authorize projects to USG institution presidents or their designees based upon an evaluation by the Chancellor or USG chief information officer of the ability of an institution to properly administer the delegated authority in accordance with ¾º²Â×ãÇòapp,Âò×ãÇò¾º²Êapp of Regents policies, procedures, and guidelines. Delegated authority may be withdrawn at the discretion of the Chancellor or the USG chief information officer.