Who can sign a University contract?

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All contractual obligations of the University must be signed by in accordance with the . The following table provides an outline of what contractual obligations specific positions can sign.

Position Contractual Obligations Policy Ref
One Official Signing Officer Contracts valued at up to $100,000 s. 5.1
Two Official Signing Officers Contracts valued over $100,000 s. 5.5
Designated Signing Authority

In accordance with the Signing Authority Policy and set out in individual a Designation of Signing Authority Agreement.

  • Standard Contracts up to $25,000
  • Any other contracts or values specified in the Designation of Signing Authority Agreement.

 

 s. 5.4
Associate Vice President , Human Resources and Legal
  • Employment contracts
  • Labour relations agreements
  • Union contracts and agreement, with at least one other Official Signing Officer
  • Employee benefit agreements with at least one other Official Signing Officer
 s. 5.2
Procurement Officer (now Manager of Procurement Services)
  • Purchase orders
  • Tender documents
  • Maintenance agreements
Provided the transactions have been authorized through the University鈥檚 financial control system and are in accordance with the Procurement Policy.		 s. 5.3

IMPORTANT - If you've been asked to sign a contract on behalf of the university or if your name is listed on a contract, please contact the Contracts and Insurance Office for advice on whether you are permitted to sign. Signing a contract in the name of the University without authorization can expose you to personal liability.  Signing a contract in your own name binds you personally to the contractual obligations.

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