ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON ‑- RELATIONSHIP TO STATE AND TO UNIVERSITY ‑- NECESSITY OF DEALING THROUGH DIVISION OF PURCHASING ‑- STATE RETIREMENT ELIGIBILITY OF ASUW EMPLOYEES 1. Although ASUW is arm and agency of state it need not deal thru the Division of Purchasing since money is derived from local sources. 2. ASUW employees are properly included in state retirement system. 3. Severance pay of discharged employee must be founded upon contract of employment.