Faculty members should have any such request counter-signed by the department head; the department heads by the Dean; the Deans by the Vice-President (Academic & Research); and the Vice-President (Academic & Research) by the President.

Non-academic personnel should have any such request counter-signed by the department head/supervisor; the department head/supervisors by the next highest authority to whom they report.

The counter-signature is meant to signify that the reimbursement is for University activities pertaining to the individual's' job requirements. Scrutiny of the claims to ensure that payments are made in accordance with University policies remains a function of Financial Services.

Where personnel in Financial Services have reason to doubt the validity of the counter-signed claim, the matter should be taken up with the next highest level of signing authority.