Cooperation Agreement Between Canary Islands Government and College of Civil Engineers

Purpose of the Agreement

• Enhance project supervision and verification within the region
• Address the lack of specialized personnel and technical resources
• Ensure infrastructure and water resource projects meet legal, technical, and environmental standards

Responsibilities of the College of Civil Engineers

• Provide verification reports confirming professional competencies of project authors
• Confirm projects' compliance with laws, regulations, and technical norms
• Conduct detailed checks of project documentation, calculations, and specifications
• Deliver reports within set timelines:
  • Typically within 20 business days for initial assessments
  • Five days for final approval

Financial Arrangements

• Compensation up to approximately €15,000 per verified project
• Payments made within three months of invoice submission

Oversight and Duration

• Monitor progress through a joint oversight committee
• Agreement duration: four years, with possible extensions

Initiative Goals

• Improve project quality and regulatory compliance
• Support smoother infrastructure development
• Safeguard public interests
• Align regional projects with national and European standards

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"This partnership aims to ensure projects meet the required standards and streamline the verification process."