12. Subject to section 11, the hourly method may be used for any of the services provided by the firm. Use of this method must however be limited, and the government department or body must, before awarding a contract, evaluate the qualifications required for the staff and estimate, based on the classification of the staff, the number of hours required to complete the engagement.
D. 1235-87 (French only), a. 12; O.C. 195-2023.