Operational Model

LMACS uses the following model within the system. Groups represent the account holders and are responsible for the invoices generated. Groups create projects that are used to contain charges. Users are then assigned to projects to do work. There is no limit to the number of projects that a group can have, and no limit to the number of projects a user can be a part of. A user may be a member of projects from any number of groups as well.

Groups

A Group can represent either a company or a research group. Groups are financially responsible for the charges incurred to their projects. Groups can be managed within the system by group managers. Users who have been designated as a group manager will also be able to manage all of the projects associated with the group. The management functions for both group managers will be found under the manage menu option.

Projects

Projects are used to group together related charges within the centre. Each project belongs to a specific group who will be financially responsible for any charges. Users are added to projects in order to allow them to do work or request resources. Projects can be configured with a number of options the will determine the amount of work authorized, or the timeframe for which the project will remain active. Projects can be managed via LMACS by project or group managers.