(original letter available upon request)
April 28, 2026
HEAD OF PRODUCT AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - LAWRENCE HALL OF SCIENCE
Re: Delegation of Authority 2661 – Execution of Agreements
Pursuant to Presidential Delegation of Authority 2661 regarding the execution of agreements dated June 13, 2025, and authority redelegated to me, I am delegating to your role as Head of Product and Business Development, Lawrence Hall of Science, the authority to execute certain service agreements that are required with outside organizations, agencies, and individuals to implement approved Lawrence Hall of Science programs and activities. The agreements you are authorized to execute are those related to the business operations of Lawrence Hall of Science, limited to those identified in Attachment A, as may be amended from time-to-time by written authorization of a representative of the Office of Business Contract and Brand Protection (“BCBP”), after consultation with the Office of Legal Affairs. This authority is for agreements with domestic third parties only.
Within the scope of this delegation, you are authorized to execute all such agreements except those which: contain provisions falling within the restrictions and limitations set forth in Standing Order 100.4(dd), require approval of The Regents because of specific Regental policy, or require approval by the President pursuant to specific memoranda issued from time to time. Other conditions as stated in President Drake’s June 13, 2025 letter apply, but are not reiterated in this letter. Please be vigilant for circumstances that may cause an agreement to fall outside of the limits. In addition, please note the following special limits on your redelegation:
1. Executed agreements under this redelegation must not deviate from the approved form attached as Attachment A, except for necessary program information such as the name, address, and contact information of the contracting party, user information, and duration of the agreement. Agreements that deviate from their form in all other ways should be submitted to BCBP (or its successor) for processing and execution on behalf of the Regents.
2. In accordance with standard BCBP protocol, agreements must be executed by the other party first. If necessary, exceptions may be made for agreements with schools or school districts, and for agreements between the University and local, state or U.S. government agencies. Anyagreements eligible for the exception will be identified in Attachment A. When an agreement is executed by the Regents first, every reasonable effort must be made to obtain a fully executed agreement from the other party. If special circumstances require a non-eligible agreement to be signed by the Regents first, the agreement should be submitted to the Office of Business Contracts and Brand Protection (or its successor) for processing and execution on behalf of The Regents.
3. Lawrence Hall of Science must create a complete record for each executed agreement in the contract management system of the Office of Business Contracts and Brand Protection (or its successor), including a copy of the fully executed agreement.
All agreements under this redelegation must be executed in accordance with applicable University policies and procedures governing the particular transaction, including, but not limited to, the University's Business and Finance Bulletins, its relevant policies and guidelines issued by the appropriate functional areas within the UC Berkeley campus and Office of the President. In accordance with University policy, all agreements attached to Attachment A have been approved by the Office of Legal Affairs for the Berkeley campus or the Office of the General Counsel.
Sincerely,
Rena Dorph, Ph.D.
Director, Lawrence Hall of Science