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policy-template.txt

====== Policy Title ======
 
  * Policy Owner: 
  * Policy Contact: 
  * Date Proposed: 
  * Date Approved: 
 
==== Policy Statement ====
 
  * Briefly summarize the policy’s intent, when the policy applies, and any mandated actions or constraints.
 
==== Reason for Policy ====
 
  * Why the policy exists
 
==== Enforcement ====
 
  * Who is affected by the policy?
  * What are potential repercussions for violating the policy?
  * What is the effective time period? Specify whether this represents an ongoing change or a short-term effect.
 
=== Procedures ===
 
  * Step-wise processes to be used for compliance with the policy
 
=== Forms ===
 
  * Links to supporting documents needed to comply with the policy
 
====== Policy Details ======
 
=== Definitions ===
 
  ; Term
  : Explanation of the term in [[wp>Plain language]]
  : Additional meanings if the term can mean several things
  ; Term
  : Explanation of the term in [[wp>Plain language]]
  : Additional meanings if the term can mean several things
 
=== Responsibilities ===
 
  ; Position/Office
  : Who is __responsible__ for implementing policy and procedures? There is at least one person with this role, although others can be delegated responsibility to implement at different levels.
  ; Position/Office
  : Who is __accountable__ for the correct, thorough application of the policy? This is the person who signs off to approve what the responsible individuals do. This is usually called the //policy owner//.
  ; Position/Office
  : Who has __authority__ to change the policy as circumstances change over time? This may be a governing body or an officer.
 
=== Related Information ===
 
  * Associated policies, websites, and documents that provide supplemental information to the policy