New:
FINANCE
Finance Evaluation of Potential Contractors Finance Procedure
Introduces a risk and financial control matrix for financial evaluation. Previously financial evaluation was only done if the value was 1M USD or more, now it ranges from >0.5m – >2M USD and is based on the nature of the contract and risk assessment criteria.
Letter of Credit Administration Process
Establishes processes for Letters of Credit issued by the bank against the value in specified documents.
HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
Procedure for Vacating a Laboratory on Final Exit
Establishes departure procedures for research staff vacating laboratories to ensure that proper health and safety measures have been taken.
Updates the ongoing Emergency program based on international best practice which will enable the University to protect the safety and welfare of its community in times of emergency.
Emergency Management Plan – Manager’s Handbook
Integrates with the overall KAUST Emergency Management Framework and provides guidance for Senior Managers who are tasked with supporting emergency response and extended recovery.
Revised:
HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
Updates the ongoing Emergency program based on international best practice which will enable the University to protect the safety and welfare of its community in times of emergency.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
IT and Process Technology Procedure
Updates the interaction model for projects and applications change request management and the standards used.
SECURITY
Updates KAUST ID Card issuance, renewal and return procedures.
KAUST ID Card Procedures for Service Providers, Contractors, and Sub-contractors
Updates KAUST ID Card issuance procedures for Service Providers, Contractors, and Sub-contractors.
Vehicle Identity Plate Procedures
Updates KAUST vehicle identity plate procedures.
Vehicle Sticker Issuance Process
Updates issuance procedures for KAUST vehicle stickers.
All questions about interpretation and implementation should be directed to the Issuing Office.
Policies, procedures and forms relating to the community can be found on the Community Governance website.
Regards,
University Policy Office