Listed below are policies, procedures and rules that can help with the preferred methods to procure and pay for goods and services at the University of Utah.  This list is not exhaustive and further information may be found in the regulation library, as well as the State of Utah procurement code.

• Policy: A policy is “a general statement addressing governance, philosophies, principles, or broad concepts inherent in carrying out the missions of the University.” University Policies attempt to answer the “what” and “why” questions in conducting University business
• Rule: A rule is either a general statement governing the operations of the University or “may provide more specific interpretive direction where University policies are silent, vague or flexible.”
• Procedure: A procedure “sets forth the steps necessary to appropriately and uniformly perform a task to carry out the external business or internal activities of the University.”
• Administrative Rules and Procedures: The Administrative Rules and Procedures attempt to answer the “how” and “when” questions – providing additional information for implementing or further clarifying existing policy.
• Polices, rules, and procedures are binding to the University community. The Regulations Library also includes guidelines, which are nonbinding and “provide practical information or other guidance that may be useful to persons carrying out their individual responsibilities.” For more information, see About University Regulations.

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