12. Before providing professional services, geologists must enter into a written contract with their client indicating the work methodology, the objectives of the parties for each stage of the mandate, the project schedule, as well as the fees and expenses and terms of payment. Any amendment to the contract must be evidenced in writing.
Geologists who have reason to believe that it is in the client’s interest to use the services of another competent person must recommend it to their client and, with the client’s written authorization, retain the services thereof.