About two years ago I asked the NCURA region III bulletin board
about consulting policies.  Nearly every respondent said they allow
faculty to consult up to one day a week or some variation, e.g. 52 days
a year, with approval from chair; more than that requires approval from
a high level university official, ranging from dean to VP.

I still have hard copies of the responses and can send them if you'd like.

Peter J. Dolce
Director, Research Support Services
Meharry Medical College
P 615 327 6703
F 615 327 6738
xxxxxx@ccvax.mmc.edu
Peter J. Dolce