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UCO and Carnegie Mellon
The UCO at Carnegie Mellon reviews, drafts, and executes documents, contracts, and licenses related to Carnegie Mellon business affairs. The UCO team assures that all university and governmental requirements have been met in relation to the business affair and that any other university department, which may have an interest in the business affair, is notified and consulted.
UCO and its Director
The UCO director is authorized to sign documents on behalf of Carnegie Mellon. Before signing, each document receives his legal review for accuracy, risk reduction, and terms favorable to Carnegie Mellon.
UCO and Carnegie Mellon Buyers
Carnegie Mellon Buyers need to consult the UCO before a service is to be provided to Carnegie Mellon. "Service" is defined as the performance of labor for the benefit of the university. A service can be delivered by a vendor, by the vendor's software, or via the Internet.
