Who can sign a University contract?

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All contractual obligations of the University must be signed by in accordance with the Signing Authority Policy. 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’s 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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