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UNSW Policy Development Process

Phase 1: Establish Need
 
Establish Need |  Research & Analysis |  Drafting |  Consultation |  Authorisation |  Communication |  Implementation | Review

Determine the document type required to address the issue.  Does the issue need a new policy? Or can it be addressed through some other way such as development of a procedure or amendment to an existing policy?  

 

Actions

 

1. Understand why the issue has been identified as requiring a policy. Investigate the triggers.

2. Investigate precedents and other University policy related to the issue.

  • Locate Administrative Files.
  • Consult relevant staff.
  • Check the policy website.
  • Check for overlap with other documents under development.

3. Decide if a document is needed to address the issue

  • Address the issue with policy, procedure or some other method?
  • Consider the implications.
  • Will the document support the UNSW Strategic Plan, values and vision?
  • Be consistent with compliance requirements.
4. Brief relevant bodies (e.g ET and other senior staff).

 

Deliverables

 

five Identify the document developer/s.
four Identify the Responsible Officer.
three Create a registered file.
two Approximate the timeline for the development and implementation of the policy.
one Complete the online registration form or contact PMU.
 
Further information
  Guideline: Establish Need
Checklist for the whole PDP Policy Creators Checklist: All Actions & Deliverables

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