The Dean may execute on behalf of the School of Law any claims against debtors in bankruptcy, in receivership, or in liquidation, and against estates of deceased persons.
Except as specifically provided otherwise in this title, the Dean may execute on behalf of the School of Law contracts and other documents necessary in the exercise of the Dean's duties, including documents to solicit and accept pledges, gifts, and grants.
Specific authorization by resolution of the Board shall be required for the following:
Specific authorization by resolution of the Board shall be required for work or solicitation of work to be performed under a contract or grant involving amounts in excess of one million dollars ($1,000,000) in direct costs in any single project year or the construction of facilities not previously approved by the Board. All capital projects shall have been approved by the Council in accordance with applicable District law.
Notwithstanding the requirements and restrictions set forth in this section, the Dean may execute all documents necessary in the exercise of the Dean's duties when an emergency precludes prior submission to the Board; Provided, that in all cases the Dean shall report his or her actions to the Board in writing prior to the next regular meeting of the Board.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 8, r. 8-A310