Updated project documentation may also propose a change in management framework should the risk assessment conducted in accordance with the PM guidelines demonstrate a decrease (or increase) in project risk. Project Managers Project Managers are responsible for the day-to-day management of the project as set out in the charter or agreement with the project leader. Participating Departments Participating departments are to determine the nature and degree of the effect of the proposed project on their operations, asset base or other interests. They then respond to the project leader defining the nature and extent of proposed participation in the project. Joint commitment to any project and specific activity to be carried out by a participating department that is deemed essential to the success of the project, must be documented in an appropriate interdepartmental agreement. Participating departments are to select their project officers based upon an established human resources management profile, project management experience and abilities, and in consideration of the significance, scope, complexity, risk, and visibility of the project. Contracting Authority The Contracting Authority is responsible: - for participating in the project as a participating department - to ensure the legal soundness of any contract, and to maintain the government standards of prudence, probity and equity, when dealing with the private sector - to support the project in accordance with any existing legislation or general interdepartmental arrangements - to provide any project-specific services (such as procurement) as described in any agreement or MOU concluded with the sponsoring department • to make submissions to the Treasury Board for authority to enter into contracts and to amend contracts as set out in the Contracting volume of the Treasury Board Manual. Monitoring
Updated project documentation may also propose a change in management framework should the risk assessment conducted in accordance with the PM guidelines demonstrate a decrease (or increase) in project risk. Project Managers Project Managers are responsible for the day-to-day management of the project as set out in the charter or agreement with the project leader. Participating Departments Participating departments are to determine the nature and degree of the effect of the proposed project on their operations, asset base or other interests. They then respond to the project leader defining the nature and extent of proposed participation in the project. Joint commitment to any project and specific activity to be carried out by a participating department that is deemed essential to the success of the project, must be documented in an appropriate interdepartmental agreement. Participating departments are to select their project officers based upon an established human resources management profile, project management experience and abilities, and in consideration of the significance, scope, complexity, risk, and visibility of the project. Contracting Authority The Contracting Authority is responsible: - for participating in the project as a participating department - to ensure the legal soundness of any contract, and to maintain the government standards of prudence, probity and equity, when dealing with the private sector - to support the project in accordance with any existing legislation or general interdepartmental arrangements - to provide any project-specific services (such as procurement) as described in any agreement or MOU concluded with the sponsoring department • to make submissions to the Treasury Board for authority to enter into contracts and to amend contracts as set out in the Contracting volume of the Treasury Board Manual. Monitoring