Sample Independent Contractor Agreement. This Agreement is made between.Use the steps below to engage and pay your Nonresident Independent Contractor. You can also read about other processes for nonresident contractors. Administration of this Contract. Independent contractors are individuals or businesses we pay for services that are not BYU employees. An independent contractor is a person who is contracted to perform services without having the legal status of an employee. Department of Administrative Services, the State Personnel Board of Review and the.