IntroductionThe Policy Governance Framework provides the structure for describing, ordering, developing and maintaining the University's policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. The Framework is constituted through three principal documents, namely:
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The Framework is constituted through three principal documents, namely: Policy Governance Policy Policy Governance Procedure Policy Document Consultation Guideline All other policy documents are subject to the requirements of the Policy Governance Framework. The University Policy Manager (in the Corporate Governance & Risk Office) is available to provide advice and guidance to policy practitioners on the development, approval, implementation and review of policy documents. The University Policy Manager can review drafts of policy documents that are under development or under review. It is the role of the University Policy Manager to provide quality assurance to the University Executive on all new and revised policy documents. Policy document development & review The Policy Governance Framework must be followed when developing or reviewing University policy documents. The goal is to ensure all policy documents are consistently formatted and written, making them easier for users to understand and implement. Policy practitioners developing new policies or reviewing existing ones are required to use the native files which can be sought from the Policy Manager or templates provided on this page. For a detailed overview of the process for policy development, review, and approval, please refer to the flowcharts linked below: Detailed flowcharts explaining the entire Policy Governance process are available here. Endorsement and approval The below table outlines the endorsement and approval required for new, amended or repealed policy documents prior to publication onto the Policy Library. Category Type of Policy document Submission to: Policy manager and Relevant Committee Endorsement Authority Approval Authority Governance Policy Yes Vice Chancellor Council Procedure/Standard Yes Vice Chancellor Council Guideline Yes Responsible Officer Responsible Executive Academic Policy Yes Responsible Executive Academic Board Procedure/Standard Yes Responsible Executive Academic Board Guideline Yes Responsible Officer Responsible Executive Administrative Policy Yes Responsible Executive Vice-Chancellor Procedure/Standard Yes Responsible Executive Chief Operating Officer Guideline Yes Responsible Officer Responsible Officer * Minor amendment means change in policy documents that is intended to: correct or update a title, name, numbering, web link, metadata or a reference (to law, another policy document, a delegation, or other relevant document); correct document formatting, spelling, grammar, or clarity of language, which does not otherwise affect the document intent or content. Anything that is beyond the scope of what is classed as a minor amendment in the above paragraph is considered a major amendment for the purposes of the Policy Governance Framework. Details pertaining to the development, review and approval of policy documents are laid out under the policy governance policy and procedure. Policy governance framework Policy governance process Reference documents Policy template (DOCX, 36.94 KB) Procedure template (DOCX, 36.11 KB) Standard template (DOCX, 36.11 KB) Guideline template (DOCX, 35.81 KB) Consultation Feedback Log template (DOCX, 26.54 KB) Implementation & Communications Plan template (DOCX, 264.11 KB) Policy Document Quality Assurance checklist (PDF, 203.65 KB) Policy Governance Hierarchy diagram (PDF, 143.64 KB) Use contact details to request an alternative file format. Policies Policy: Policy governance Procedure: Policy governance Guideline: Policy document consultation Form: Policy document concept proposal ANU writing style guide Glossary: Student policies and procedures Form: Policy document amendment approval Related links Policy Library Policy training workshops program Policy training workshop: Unearthing policies and delegations Contact Policy Manager Send email Page Owner: University Governance Office