May a representative of the architect be provided to carry out the architect's responsibilities?

• A. No, the architect must perform responsibilities personally
• B. Only with owner approval
• C. Yes, as set forth in an exhibit to become part of the contract documents
• D. Yes, but only for payment processing

Answer: (C)

The ability to have a representative carry out the architect’s responsibilities is allowed when there’s a written exhibit that becomes part of the contract documents. The architect may designate a representative to administer the contract and perform duties on the architect’s behalf, as long as the exhibit clearly defines the scope of authority, duties, and any limitations. This keeps the architect ultimately responsible for the work while enabling delegation to qualified staff or consultants to keep the project moving smoothly. The key idea is that the arrangement is formalized in the contract documents, not left to informal delegation. It isn’t restricted to personal performance, nor does it require owner approval by default, and it isn’t limited to payment processing—the exhibit can cover a range of architect’s duties as defined.