Common use of Authorization of Work Clause in Contracts

Authorization of Work. 2.9.1 All work to be performed by CONSULTANT under this Agreement shall first be authorized by CITY by written Scope of Services, pursuant to the following: 2.9.1.1 Authorizations approved by CITY shall contain a description of the Work to be undertaken. The authorization shall also contain a budget amount of the fee to be paid based upon the applicable method for calculating the fee, and such budget amount shall not be exceeded, unless prior written approval by CITY is obtained. The form and format of the budget shall be in sufficient detail so as to identify the various elements of cost and shall be subject to approval of CITY. A scope of services for all phases of the PROJECT shall be prepared by CONSULTANT and subject to written approval of CITY. 2.9.1.2 The authorization may contain additional instructions or provisions specific to the authorized Work for the purpose of expanding upon certain aspects of this Agreement pertinent to the Work to be undertaken. Such supplemental instructions or provisions shall not be construed as a modification of this Agreement, except as to the specific projects to which such additional instructions or provisions pertain. CONSULTANT shall not be entitled to compensation for any work performed by CONSULTANT without the necessary written authorization.