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Policy development

The following information will guide you through the process of policy writing at ECU.

Policy Framework

The Policy Framework sets out the underlying principles of policy development in the University.

Please refer to the downloads.

Policy Template

This is the template for writing a policy.

Please Note: the Policy Template includes a section for Related Policies or Documents. In this section you can refer to documents which support the implementation of a policy - such as internal procedures and forms.

Please refer to the downloads.

Policy Guidelines

These guidelines provide additional information about how to develop a policy

Please refer to the downloads.

Approval Memo

This memo is a template for seeking approval to a new, updated or rescinded policy.

Please refer to the downloads.