Formulation and Approval of University Administrative Policies

Effective Date: January 20, 2006

Policy Statement

This policy outlines the University's protocols for evaluating, formulating, revising, approving, issuing and maintaining administrative policies. This policy defines a University administrative policy, explains the standardized policy format and explains the relationship of procedures and forms to administrative policies.

Reasons for the Policy

This policy on administrative policies promotes:

• consistent process and format for policies
• appropriate level, scope and frequency of attention to administrative policies
• clarity, transparency and shared understanding of administrative policy protocols

Primary Guidance to Which This Policy Responds

There is not a primary policy to which this policy responds. It is consistent with best practices.

Responsible University Office & Officer

The Office of Administrative Planning & Financial Management is responsible for the maintenance of this policy, and for responding to questions posed regarding this policy. The Assistant Vice President for Administrative Planning is the Responsible Officer.

Revision History

This policy was established in January 2006.

Who Is Governed By This Policy

All staff, faculty and students at the University Ðor anyone working on behalf of the UniversityÑwho play a role in the evaluation, formulation, revision, approval, issuance or maintenance of administrative policies managed by departments that report to the Senior Executive Vice President.

Who Should Know This Policy

Senior Executive Officers, Deans, Vice Presidents, Chairs, Directors, Senior Administrative Officers, Departmental Administrators.

Exclusions & Special Situations

All conflicts of interest policies, including administrative conflicts of interest, are managed through a separate policy and procedure. The University Trustees, President, Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel, as a situation warrants and at their discretion, may develop, revise and issue University administrative policies in a manner separate from the protocols outlined in