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policy-template.txt

====== Policy Title ======
 
  * //Policy Owner: //
  * //Policy Contact: //
  * //Date Proposed: //
  * //Date Effective: // 
 
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==== 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 and Instructions ====
 
  * 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 ==
  * What __responsibilities__ are held by this position or office? List each responsibility on its own line, starting with an [[resources:action-verbs|action verb]]. There must be __at least one__ role responsible for each task. If some parts of the responsibility may be delegated to people at different levels, then mention likely delegates.
  * Is this position or office __accountable__ for the correct, thorough application of the policy? List each task on its own line, starting with an [[resources:action-verbs|action verb]]. Then name the role who must seek final approval from this position or office. There must be __only one__ accountable position or office specified for each task associated with this policy.
  * Is this position or office __consulted__ by others to achieve a task of their own? Using an [[resources:action-verbs|action verb]], list each subject matter or opinion offered by this role to help others achieve their own tasks. This is usually two-way communication.
  * Will this position or office be __informed__ by others? Use an [[resources:action-verbs|action verb]] to list each task on its own line that cause this position or office to expect routine progress reports, or announcements of completion. This is usually one-way communication.
 
=== Related Information ===
 
  * Associated policies, websites, and documents that provide supplemental information to the policy
  * Laws, policies, and regulations at the federal, state, or campus level that relate to the policy