14.8 Disputes

14.8.1 Breach

Breach of the provisions of this Policy shall be dealt with under the normal procedures of the University, and in accordance with applicable laws.

14.8.2 Dispute Resolution

Any dispute (including between Policy Subjects) or question of interpretation arising under this Policy shall in the first instance be referred to the Executive Vice President for Technology Development and Innovation who will attempt to informally resolve the matter within 20 working days.

Failing that, the Executive Vice President for Technology Development and Innovation shall appoint an ad hoc panel comprised of at least 3 members, which may include external experts. The panel shall be formed and convened to review the matter within 15 working days. The Executive Vice President for Technology Development and Innovation shall appoint the chair. If additional time is needed to form and convene the panel, the 15 working days period may be extended by the Executive Vice President for Technology Development and Innovation. The panel shall, within 20 working days from the date on which it first convened, conduct an impartial and confidential review of the facts and circumstances of the matter and make recommendations to resolve it. If additional time is needed to complete the review, the period may be extended by the chair of the panel. The chair of the panel shall notify the President in writing of the recommendation of the panel, copying the Executive Vice President for Technology Development and Innovation, within 5 working days.

The President, or his/her designee, shall make a final determination on the matter and inform the parties of such determination within 15 working days.