Common use of Conflict of Commitment Clause in Contracts

Conflict of Commitment. 18.2.1 W ith the acceptance of a full-time appointment at the University, a Member makes a professional commitment to the University. Full-time Members are expected to direct the primacy of their professional commitment to the University. Recognizing that external professional activities can bring benefits to and enhance the reputation of the University and the capacity of Members, the University agrees that Members may engage in part-time professional activities, paid or unpaid, provided that such activities do not conflict or interfere with the Member’s responsibilities to the University as defined in this Agreement, subject to the following conditions: (a) W hen a Member’s outside activities involve the use of the University’s facilities, supplies and services, their use shall be subject to the prior approval of the University. Costs for such facilities, supplies or services shall be borne by the Member at prevailing rates set by the University, unless the University agrees, in writing, to waive all or part of such costs. (b) The name of the University shall not be used in any related professional activity unless agreed, in writing, by the Vice-Principal (Academic) or ▇▇▇▇, although nothing shall prevent the Member from stating the nature and place of her/his University employment, rank and title(s) in connection with related professional activities, provided that she/he shall not purport to represent the University or speak for it without prior authorization, or to have the University’s approval unless that approval has been given in writing. (c) A description of the nature and scope of all significant external professional activity shall be included in the Member’s annual report. Examples of significant activities include, but are not limited to, the following:‌‌ i. Any activity that either alone, or in combination with other activities, exceeds twenty percent (20%) of the time required by the Member’s full-time academic duties; ii. Any activity for which prior permission has been granted; iii. Teaching at another university or institution; iv. Consulting and entrepreneurial activities; v. Activities which are service commitments to an outside body, association or group.