Step 5: Submit for Approval

Step 5: Submit for Approval

Policy approval follows agreed approval steps which must be established at the outset of policy development or review. Sometimes a number of committees must be consulted on a draft policy before final approval.

Requirements

• Make sure appropriate consultation has been completed before submitting the policy for approval.
• Submit final draft of the policy for formal approval to the relevant Committee. These include the Governing Authority, Academic Council (and Academic Council Executive Committee) and University Management Team.
• Accompany the policy with a report providing the background information needed for an informed decision on the policy. 
• The policy must be resubmitted for approval in cases where the Approval Body:
  • Recommends amendments,
  • Requires clarification, or
  • Requires a further review, if they determine that the necessary steps for policy development have not been taken

Outcomes

• Final Approved Policy