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How to use the policy bank

Here’s the short version about how to use our policy bank, or jump straight to the details here.

Step One: Look through the list of policies and procedures to locate the one/s that your board or organisation needs.

Step Two: Download the policy you want (meeting these conditions)

Step Three: Adapt the policy to suit your organisation.

Step Four: Circulate your draft policy for comment.

Step Five: Adopt the new policy at your next board meeting, and communicate that!

Step Six: Make a “deposit” with your own great policies.

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Important notes

You can't (or shouldn't) rely on these sample policies and procedures alone. They are a starting point, but you will have to adapt them.
Most samples include both policies and procedures (the policies provide guidance on standards, while procedures give instructions on implementing standards). We recommend adopting policies at a board level, while procedures are developed/signed off by the organisation's CEO.
We use the term 'board' to cover boards, committees of management, or any body that has final authority in your organisation. And, the term 'CEO' extends to executive directors, or your chief administrator.

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