Description: Issued pursuant to the Policy on Signing Authority. Application This Guideline applies to the approval and execution of documents entered into on behalf of York University as defined in the Signing Authority Policy, which commit the University to the spending of resources from operating, capital, ancillary or research funds or to the holding or […]
Topic: Financial and Operations
Hospitality (Policy)
Description: Establishes the principles for and the context within which hospitality paid for by the University may occur. Has associated procedure. I. APPLICABILITY This Policy applies in respect of all hospitality expenditures incurred by the University, regardless of the source of funding. II. POLICY The University recognizes that hospitality expenses may be incurred in carrying […]
Hospitality (Procedure)
Description: Establishes guidelines so that hospitality expenses incurred on University business are incurred in an appropriate and reasonable manner; has associated policy. I. APPLICABILITY 1. This Procedure applies in respect of all hospitality expenditures paid from University operating, capital, ancillary, special purpose or research funds. 2. Hospitality expenses paid from externally established research accounts may […]
Perquisites
Description: Deals with the provision of perquisites to employees and members of the Board of Governors. I. Definition For the purposes of this policy, a perquisite refers to a privilege that is provided to an individual or to a group of individuals, provides a personal benefit, and is not generally available to others. […]
Payment Card Data Security Guideline
Description: Establishes the standard for all York University departments, offices and units accepting payment card transactions. Has associated Procedure. Preamble Accepting payment card transactions is a convenient way to handle the sale of goods and services at York University. By accepting payment cards for transactions, the University has a responsibility to protect cardholder data and to ensure […]
Account Management Guidelines and Procedures
Description: Pursuant to Policy on Computing and Information Technology Facilities Purpose These guidelines and procedures are intended to guide the establishment of effective account management procedures which promote the security and integrity of University information technology systems and the information they contain. Scope These guidelines and procedures apply to all accounts on University Information Technology […]
Procurement Code of Ethics
Description: The York University Procurement Code of Ethics is integral to the University Procurement of Goods and Services Policy and the University’s practices are guided by this Code of Ethics. See associated documents: Procurement of Goods and Services Policy and Procedure. Code of Ethics York University aspires to high ethical, legal, environmental, managerial and professional standards […]
Copyright and Fair Dealing Guidelines
Introduction These guidelines provide guidance on copying of published works in print or electronic format without specific permission of the copyright owner, known as “fair dealing.” These guidelines cover: I. copying by faculty, staff and students; and II. copying in the context of libraries: a. copies for interlibrary loans; b. reprographic copies for library reserves; […]
Reimbursement of Expenses (Policy)
Description: Applies to all expense reimbursements to employees; has associated Procedure. Policy Application: This policy applies to all expense reimbursements to employees whether charged against University operating funds, research grants and contracts or any other funds administered by the University. Policy: York University shall reimburse its employees for reasonable expenses incurred by them on behalf […]
Selection of Construction Related Consultants
Description: Identifies the individuals who may be consulted regarding University work projects in the instances where such services cannot be provided by the University's staff. Policy York University may engage consulting engineers and other consultants to provide planning, design, supervision, project management, investigatory or advisory services related to the construction, renovation, alteration, repair and operation […]
