Topic: Financial and Operations

Procurement of Goods and Services (Procedure)

Sets out guidelines and processes for the acquisition of goods and/or services. Issued pursuant to the University Policy on Procurement of Goods and Services. Section I:  Definitions Canadian-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement: Is an international free trade agreement that expands opportunities between suppliers in Canada and the European Union. Canadian Free Trade Agreement: Is an agreement […]

Procurement of Goods and Services (Policy)

Description: Establishes the principles for and the context within which University procurement activity may occur. Has associated procedure. Policy Statement York University aspires to high ethical, legal, environmental, managerial and professional standards in the management of the resources entrusted to it.  Within this context, the University’s procurement function shall be performed in an open, fair and […]

Brand Stewardship Policy

1.   Background This policy is intended to protect and uphold the image and reputation of the university by regulating the use of brand properties. Protecting the university from inappropriate associations or use is desirable for the establishment and promotion of a professional and distinctive image for the university. This policy is designed to limit the […]

Social Procurement Policy

1.     Purpose York aims to increase the number of employment, apprenticeship and training opportunities for people from the University’s local neighborhoods, other equity-seeking communities, and Aboriginal Peoples, and to broaden York’s supply chain by providing diverse vendors with equitable access to tender opportunities to foster inclusive economic growth. 2.    Scope and Application This policy will […]

Payment Card Data Security Procedures

Description: Describes the requirements and detailed procedures for York University departments, offices and units accepting payment card transactions to be compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Definitions Acquirer: A financial services company that fulfills the dual role of providing merchant banking and card transaction processing services. AOC: An Attestation of […]

eCommerce Services on York University Web Sites

Description: Specifies the requirement for authority for engaging in eCommerce and the responsibilities and administrative processes related to eCommerce applications on York University web sites. Background The Internet has changed the way business is conducted between the University and its customers. Because of the complications and obligations which arise doing business on the Internet, the University must authorize […]

Records and Information Management (Policy)

Description: Establishes policy for management of records and information at York University. Has associated guidelines and procedures. Policy I. Definition “Record” means any record of information however recorded, whether in printed form, on film, by electronic means or otherwise, and includes: correspondence, a memorandum, a book, a plan, a map, a drawing, a diagram, a pictorial […]

Computing and Information Technology Facilities, Senate Policy on

Policy Statement York University's computing and information technology facilities are made available to students in support of their academic objectives and requirements; to faculty in support of their teaching, research and administrative activities; to staff in support of their assigned responsibilities; and to other authorized users. Such facilities may include computers and associated peripherals, the […]

Reimbursement of Expenses (Procedure)

  Description: Applies to all expense reimbursements to employees; has associated Policy. APPLICABILITY This Procedure applies in respect of expenditures incurred by individuals who are to be reimbursed from University operating, capital, ancillary, special purpose or research funds. Expenditures charged to research grants or contracts shall comply with this Procedure, unless the terms and conditions […]