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CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXEMPTION (AVAKI CORPORATION)
 
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXEMPTION (AVAKI CORPORATION)

WHEREAS, the University of Virginia wishes to enter into a research contract with Avaki Corporation to conduct joint research with Avaki and to license grid-computing software for use in research by University faculty; and


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WHEREAS, Mr. Andrew S. Grimshaw has disclosed in advance that his equity in Avaki Corporation exceeds 3%; and

WHEREAS, the University of Virginia’s entry into a contract with Avaki Corporation would expose Mr. Grimshaw to violation of the Virginia Conflict of Interests Act unless approved by the Board as permitted by §2.2-3106(c) (7) of the Code of Virginia;

RESOLVED that the conflict of interest of Mr. Andrew S. Grimshaw is approved by the Board of Visitors in order to permit the University to enter into a research agreement with Avaki Corporation which includes a license of grid computing software; provided, as required by the law, Mr. Grimshaw files the required annual disclosure statement of personal interests in Avaki Corporation, the University files the required annual report concerning the contracts with the Secretary of the Commonwealth, and the chair of the Department of Computer Science monitors the use of University resources connected with the contract in order to protect the interests of the University and to ensure compliance with policy.