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Policy Development Guide

The Policy Development Guide provides step by step direction from planning through to approval and implementation. All mandatory forms and templates as well as tips, guidelines, checklists and examples are provided for each stage of the process.

You can start browsing the Guide from Step 1 or click on the step relevant to you in the menu on the right. Go to Policy Tools Index for any specific form, template or tool referenced in the guide. You can also print the Complete Policy Guide (pdf). If unsure about how to proceed, contact University Secretariat

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