Common use of Authorized Work Clause in Contracts

Authorized Work. The Design Professional agrees not to bind the Owner or the State of New Mexico to any obligation not assumed herein, unless the Design Professional has express written authority to do so, and then only within the strict limits of that authority. Should the Design Professional or Design Professional’s staff, or Consultants direct Work to be undertaken for which additional compensation or liability could reasonably be expected, and if such work is not:

Authorized Work. The Design Professional agrees not to bind the Owner or the State of New Mexico to any obligation not assumed herein, unless the Design Professional has express written authority to do so, and then only within the strict limits of that authority. Should the Design Professional or Design Professional’s staff, or Consultants direct Work to be undertaken for which additional compensation or liability could reasonably be expected, and if such work is not:: An emergency endangering life and property; or Approved by Modification / Change Request or Change Order; then, payment for such work shall not be borne by the Owner and shall constitute adequate grounds for dismissal or other action against the Design Professional.