1. A University policy will explain the principles and courses of action designed to achieve the particular purposes of the University.
2. University policies will be developed or revised as set out in this policy and in the accompanying procedures and guidelines.
3. Policies must:
1. be consistent with relevant ANU legislation or policies, and relevant Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation;
2. be written concisely in plain English;
3. be applicable University-wide unless otherwise clearly stated.
4. University policies will:
1. be presented in a common format;
2. be approved by the Vice-Chancellor following consultation;
3. be maintained by the Responsible Officer;
4. be accessible electronically by interested persons;
5. be kept current;
6. make clear the rights and responsibilities assigned to persons or offices;
7. be capable of efficient implementation;
8. indicate the significance of the policy for the University as a whole or for relevant members of the University community; and
9. be circulated to relevant members of the University community in a timely manner.
5. As aids to interpretation and implementation, a policy document normally would include procedures and/or guidelines documents.  A policy document may also have forms attached.

Revised August 2010