All contractual obligations of the University must be reviewed by the Comptroller's Office and signed by an official signing authority (see Signing Authority policy) namely:
Once the appropriate documents are provided to the Comptroller's Office, there may be a requirement to meet and discuss the purpose or any conditions in the agreement. Upon approval of the contract, copies are made available to The Accounting Office, and to the originating department for completion of the process.
Any questions on processes associated with any type of contract should be directed to Bernadette Flood by phone: 566-0474 or by e-mail: bflood@upei.ca.
Types of Contracts
A service contract is an agreement where UPEI is contracted to provide a service to a business, individual, or outside party. The contract describes in detail the nature, duration and description of the service(s) and the compensation provided.
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A Fee for Service contract is an agreement with UPEI where a business, individual or agency agrees to provide a service in return for monetary compensation. The contract describes in detail the nature, duration, and description of the services provided.
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A Secondment contract is an arrangement between UPEI and another employer. It details the temporary transfer of a person from his/her normal duties to an assignment at UPEI.
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A MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) is an agreement between two or more parties to work jointly on a project or towards a common goal.
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For more information on Research Contracts please visit the website of The Office of Research and Development by clicking here.
