Common use of County Engineer Clause in Contracts

County Engineer. The County Engineer is the employee of the County who shall have the express authority to bind the County with respect to all matters requiring the County’s approval or authorization. Phrases, such as “by the County” or “to the County,” refer to the County Engineer or his delegate, which may include the County’s designated Project Manager or CEI or A/E. No person shall be presumed to have authority to bind the County to Modifications that change the Contract Sum or Contract Time without express written consent of the County Engineer. In some instances the County Engineer may be required by County ordinance or policy to request the approval of the County Manager or County Council to effectuate changes in Contract Sum, Contract Time or significant changes in Scope of Work.