Food approval process
In the general conduct of University activities, the purchase of food and/or beverages with University funds is not permitted. The University of Washington policy assures compliance with Article VIII, Section 5 of the Constitution of the State of Washington which prohibits the University from making a gift of public funds to any individual or association. The purchase of food or beverage with public funds to be consumed by persons who have not paid for it through participant fees or by other methods is considered a gift to them in violation of the State Constitution. Consequently, food and/or beverage purchases must be made through budget numbers for which such authority has been requested and approved in advance of any purchases.