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Chief Finance Officer

Financial

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4.8

Issue and withdrawal of authority to hold a University Purchase Card: To any staff member

NT 4.9 Authority to open and close internal ANU accounts, transferring balance of funds between accounts within policy guidelines: For all University budget unit accounts
4.10 Commission and determine valuations of University assets

4.12b

Raise invoices for the manufacture and supply of goods and services by the University: All other invoices up to $200,000 for any budget unit

NT 4.15a Authority to deal with all matters relating to University bank accounts and credit facilities including the appointment of officers with signing authorities
NT 4.15c Authority to sign cheques on behalf of the University
NT 4.16 Authority to call for and accept tenders, limited or public, in line with University policy and procedures: Up to $1m University-wide (excluding exemptions from tendering)
NT 4.17 Authority to declare debts irrecoverable and approve recovery of debts by instalment: Up to $25,000 for any budget unit

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4.18

Approve access to ESP Financials System

NT 4.19 Authorise data changes/minor modifications to ESP Financials System

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4.21

Accept gifts and bequests to the University, within policy: Up to $50,000 for any budget unit

Facilities and Services

6.7A Authority to determine level of rental and lease fees applicable to all University buildings (excluding properties managed by University Accommodation and Investment Portfolio), including the signing of related contracts

Registrar and Student Services

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7.7.3

Approve debt write-off under the Loans Scheme according to University policies

Investments

12.1 Determine and authorise the release of policy and procedures on investment of University monies
12.2 Place/withdraw investments on the Short-Term Money Market
12.3 Buy, sell and subscribe for Cth Bonds and Treasury Notes: no limit
12.4 Buy, sell and subscribe for public and private sector registered first-charge debentures, mortgages, inscribed stock and semi-govt stock: no limit
12.5 Place/withdraw investments in negotiable certificates of deposit and interest-bearing bank deposits: no limit
12.6 Place and withdraw investments in promissory notes, floating rate notes and letters of credit: no limit
12.7 Buy and sell accepted bank bills: no limit
12.8 Buy and sell listed fixed interest securities: no limit
12.9 Enter into agreements for lending or replacement or repurchase of Cth and semi-governmental securities: no limit
12.10 Place and withdraw currency hedges in line with approved investment strategy: no limit
12.11 Buy and sell overseas AAA-rated sovereign debt: no limit
12.12 Buy, sell and subscribe for convertible notes: no limit
12.13 Buy, sell and subscribe for equity securities and options: no limit
12.14 Buy, sell and subscribe units in property trusts listed on the Australian Stock Exchange: no limit

12.15

Place and withdraw funds from overseas fund managers in line with approved investment policies and strategies: no limit

12.16 Buy, sell and subscribe for securities in alternative investments in line with approved strategy: no limit
12.17 Place/withdraw investments in interest-bearing deposits with institutions approved at law for trust investments: no limit
12.18 Determine investment type for all University funds
12.19 Authorities related to purchase, management and sale of investment properties:
a Buy and sell property: no limit
b Execute contracts for the management of real property, after legal advice: no limit
c Lease real property: no limit
d Authorise repairs and maintenance to real property: no limit
e Authorise capital improvements to real property: no limit
f Approve rental adjustments on real property: no limit
g Authorise statements for solicitors on purchase and sale of real property
h Approve appointment of individual consultants as required: No limit
12.20 Appoint overseas fund managers