Special Contracts and General Contracts

Your first task when using the Signing Delegations is to determine whether the contract is a Special Contract or a General Contract.

Special Contracts

Special Contracts are listed in Table 1 of the Signing Sub-delegations. These contracts have been reserved for special treatment, because:

  • they establish a University-wide relationship or require the commitment of resources across multiple groups or portfolios;
  • they are best handled by a University administrative area which exists to provide expert advice and support; or
  • it is important for the University to centrally capture data about the activity.
General Contracts

If the contract is not listed as a “Special Contract”, then it is a “General Contract” and is covered by Tables 2 and 3 in the Signing Sub-delegations.  The following are examples of General Contracts:

  • Engagement of consultants / contractors
  • Purchasing agreements
  • Sponsorships (both in & out) up to $20,000
  • Contracts for any research activities which is not  cash funded
  • Confidentiality Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements and IP Assignments (both to & by the University) – provided that they do not relate to funded research or commercialisation
  • Externally funded scholarships (not HDR)

However, you should always check the Guidelines before proceeding.

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