diff --git a/documents/policies/internal/Contractor Compliance.md b/documents/policies/internal/Contractor Compliance.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..4195a3de --- /dev/null +++ b/documents/policies/internal/Contractor Compliance.md @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +# WCA Contractor Compliance Policy + +### Version 1.0 {.version} + +## Purpose +The purpose of this policy is to define how the WCA handles contractors who provide services for the organization in return for monetary benefit. + +## Policy +1. The Board in its absolute discretion has the ability to determine the need for the WCA to seek assistance from a contractor in delivering key services for the functioning of the organization + 1. Team or Committee leaders may approach the Board with a proposal to have part of the duties of their team or committee be handled by a contractor +2. Where the need for a contractor is established the Board shall establish a subcommittee of WCA staff responsible for the management and oversight of the work to be carried out. + 1. The subcommittee may include but is not limited to: + 1. At least one Board member; + 2. The leader of the relevant Team or Committee (if any); + 1. If the leader is unable to participate on the subcommittee due to a conflict of interest they may be replaced by a Senior Member of the Team or Committee + 3. Any other representatives as deemed suitable by the WCA Board. + 2. The subcommittee has the following responsibilities: + 1. Developing a position description for the work to be carried out; + 2. Advertising the open positions as required; + 3. Interviewing applicants; + 4. Negotiating with selected applicants on the contents of the contract; + 1. Contents of the contract includes but is not limited to hours of work, terms of compensation and deliverables + 5. Receiving periodic updates on the progress of the work carried out by the contractor; + 6. Providing updates to the Board on the work carried out by the contractor + 7. Reviewing the performance of the contractor at the end of the contract period; + 8. Negotiating any contract extensions as applicable. +3. The agreed terms in relation to work carried out by individual contractors shall be stipulated in an agreement between the WCA and the individual. +4. The agreed terms in relation to termination of the work carried out by individual contractors shall be stipulated in an agreement between the WCA and the individual. +5. Any grievance between the subcommittee and the contractor shall be handled by the WCA Integrity Committee. +