Blanket Travel Authorizations Regulation 320

I. Purpose

This regulation is applicable to any blanket travel authorizations submitted for employees of University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

II. Scope

This regulation applies to all University employees (faculty, staff, student employees, non-student temporary employees) who are traveling on behalf of the University.

III. Definition

"Blanket Authorization" means a blanket travel authorization authorizes travel during a defined time period to cover general geographic areas and general business purposes.  These blanket authorizations may be used for in-state or out-of-state travel.

IV. Regulation

A.  Blanket Authorizations

Blanket Authorizations should be made available only to employees whose primary job duties require travel on a regular or continuous basis (i.e. every week or every month).  All blanket travel authorizations must be for a single individual.  Blanket travel authorizations cannot be utilized for entire Departments or units.  Blanket authorizations must be re-authorized with the Controller's Office at the beginning of each fiscal year on July 1 and include documentation of the business need for a Blanket Authorization.

B.  Restrictions on Use

Restrictions on Use:  Blanket travel authorizations may not be used in the following circumstances:  

1.  Any international travel (outside of the United States)

2.  Travel by chartered aircraft

For any travel that falls within one of the categories above, the individual must submit a trip authorization form showing the destination and other additional information necessary for approval.

V. Revision History

A. January 28, 2019 - Approved by the Chancellor and Cabinet