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CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXEMPTION (CELLULAR MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL, INC.)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXEMPTION (CELLULAR MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL, INC.)

WHEREAS, the University of Virginia wishes to enter into research contracts with CMI, Inc., for research and development related to specialized engineered materials; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Haydn N.G. Wadley has disclosed in advance that his equity interests in CMI, Inc., exceed 3 percent; and

WHEREAS, the University of Virginia's entry into a research agreement with CMI, Inc., would thereby expose Mr. Wadley to violation of the Virginia Conflict of Interests Act unless approved by the Board as permitted by §2.1-639.6 (c) (7) of the Code of Virginia;

RESOLVED that the conflict of interest of Mr. Haydn N.G. Wadley is approved by the Board of Visitors in order to permit the University to enter into research agreements with CMI, Inc., for research funding to investigate engineered materials; provided, as required by the law, Mr. Wadley files the required annual disclosure statement of personal interests in CMI, Inc., the University files the required annual report concerning the contracts with the Secretary of the Commonwealth, and the dean and department chair vigilantly oversee application of University resources in the best interests of the University and in accordance with policy.