====== Resources ======
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===== Developing New Policies =====

Administrative policies may be created with the tools provided below.

==== Planning an Effective Process ====

Make a [[resources:plan]] before writing a policy. Creating a policy plan allows you, the policy owner, to:
  * summarize the policy
  * explain the need for the policy
  * assess the risks associated with the topic
  * quantify the impact if no policy were in place

If your work impacts existing policy, then familiarize yourself with [[discussion:start|discussion etiquette]] to use the wiki-based policy library. Discussion makes the resulting policy better.
==== Guide to Writing Policy ====

The [[resources:writing]] will assist with the writing style and organization of your new policy. You are encouraged to read it before you begin drafting a policy. Procedures and appendices may be created as needed to supplement the policy.

Ready to get started? Policy owners may contact the [[http://mubetapsi.org/pages/contact.php|National President]] or the [[http://mubetapsi.org/pages/contact.php|National Historian]] at any point in the planning or drafting stage. Once drafted, the National President will guide you through the subsequent review and approval steps. You can use a [[resources:template]] to streamline the segments, and help you address some of the questions people will have.

==== Planning Communications ====

You may find that [[resources:communications|preparing for communication]] is helpful. This step is optional.