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Policies, Policies, Policies! What are they? Why are they important? How do I develop new ones or revise old ones? Office of Legal Affairs Fall Symposium.

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1 Policies, Policies, Policies! What are they? Why are they important? How do I develop new ones or revise old ones? Office of Legal Affairs Fall Symposium October 15, 2015

2 Presented by… Amy S. Kelso Senior Associate General Counsel, Office of Legal Affairs Phone: 828-232-4990, Email: amy.kelso@uncc.eduamy.kelso@uncc.edu Tina Dadio Paralegal and University Public Records Officer, Office of Legal Affairs Phone: 704-687-5732, Email: t.dadio@uncc.edut.dadio@uncc.edu

3 Overview This session will provide: Explanation of what University Policies are, and why they are important Overview of the new-ish “policy on policies,” University Policy 805, University Policy Development, Approval, and Publication (March 24, 2015) Review of the procedures for development, review, revision, approval, and publication of University Policies

4 University Policies Website legal.uncc.edu/policies legal.uncc.edu/policies

5 What is a University Policy? A University Policy is a written statement of policy of general applicability to members of the University community. Developed by a college, department, or unit or by University administration Declares institutional principles and standards Establishes definitions Assigns responsibility Prescribes behavior and consequences Establishes procedures

6 What is NOT a University Policy? University Policies do not include college/departmental policies, which apply only to the operation of a specific college, department, or unit, promote operational efficiencies or enhance the mission of the college, department, or unit, but are not broadly applicable throughout the University, and may supplement, but must not conflict with, University Policies.

7 Why do we need University Policies? University Policies contribute to institutional stability by: Enhancing the University’s mission Informing and educate the University community Providing clarity and guidance to the University community Setting standards for community behaviors Promoting operational efficiencies Establishing responsibilities and accountability Requiring consistency in application Ensuring coordinated compliance with external laws, regulations, and policies Reducing institutional risk

8 University Policy 805, it’s sort of meta… University Policy 805, University Policy Development, Approval, and Publication, is UNC Charlotte’s new “policy on policies” (March 2015) Purpose of UP-805 is to ensure consistency and clarity regarding development, review, revision, approval, and publication of University Policies. Requires that University Policies be current, consistent, and available to all who are expected to comply with them.

9 Supplemental Procedures or Regulations Appended to some University Policies, they: contain specific mechanisms or processes related to a University Policy, establish how that University Policy should be carried out, and may include detailed instructions, steps, and/or forms that facilitate compliance with a University Policy. Not all University Policies include Supplemental Procedures or Regulations.

10 Roles and Responsibilities Office of Legal Affairs Manages the process for development, approval, and publication of all University Policies Ensures that University Policies are consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and governing policies Determines who has approval authority for each University Policy, according to applicable laws, regulations, and related policies Determines whether a proposed policy follows the requirements for a University Policy

11 Roles and Responsibilities Responsible Office/Policy Owner Owns, develops, and administers a particular University Policy and Supplemental Procedures or Regulations, if any Accountable for the accuracy of the subject matter, as well as timely review and updating Responsible for following the procedures and standards of UP-805 Ensures that its University Policies are consistent with other policies within its area, communicated properly, reviewed regularly, revised or updated as needed, and monitored for compliance and effectiveness. Chart of Policy Owners for each University Policy: legal.uncc.edu/policy-owners legal.uncc.edu/policy-owners

12 Roles and Responsibilities Chancellor’s Cabinet responsible for reviewing and recommending the approval or revision of University Policies. Chancellor responsible for final approval of University Policies over which he or she has authority, such authority being determined by governing policies or regulations Board of Trustees responsible for final approval of University Policies over which it has authority, such authority being determined by governing policies or regulations

13 Standards Policy Standards Clear and concise Contain sufficient information on the subject without being excessive in length Detailed mechanisms or processes in Supplemental Procedures, Supplemental Regulations, or departmental policies Standard Format Policy Title Policy Statement and Purpose Definitions Applicability Procedures Roles and Responsibilities  List Revision History (including the initial effective date and all revision dates); Authority (Chancellor or Board of Trustees); Responsible Office/Policy Owner; Related Resources

14 Approval Exceptions Clerical Changes Some clerical or non-substantive revisions to existing University Policies may be approved by the Responsible Office and the Office of Legal Affairs without full review and recommendation by the Chancellor’s Cabinet. Supplemental Procedures or Regulations May initially be developed, revised, and approved as part of the approval of a new or revised UP, but may also be revised or updated without additional review and approval of the Chancellor or BOT, in the discretion of the Office of Legal Affairs and/or the Chancellor. Interim Policies (slide 15) Rescission (slide 16)

15 Interim Policies Chancellor may issue Interim University Policies without full review and recommendation, under exceptional circumstances:  need to expedite the issuance of a University Policy because of external compliance deadlines;  developments that will, or could, significantly affect the safety or welfare of members of the campus community; or  where the step is necessary or desirable to facilitate orderly and efficient campus operations. Interim University Policies generally in effect for no more than six months Responsible Office/Policy Owner should initiate process for review and approval of a final University Policy promptly

16 Policy Rescission Rescinding a University Policy is necessary whenever the policy: has become inconsistent with legal or policy requirements; no longer reflects the University’s practice; or when the policy is consolidated into other policies. Only the authority that originally approved a University Policy is authorized to rescind that policy (Chancellor or BOT).

17 Policy Publication All approved University Policies, Interim Policies and Supplemental Procedures or Regulations will be published on the official University Policy site of the University (legal.uncc.edu/policies). legal.uncc.edu/policies If a unit wishes to include University Policies on its website, it must do so by means of a link to the official University Policy site to assure that the official version is referenced. University Policy site The official University Policy site will be the only site that carries the assurance that the University Policies posted on it are current and correct.University Policy site

18 Policy Review Every University Policy will be reviewed at least every five years by the Responsible Office for that policy, or more frequently, if necessary. Responsible Office will propose revisions or updates on an as-needed basis to keep the Policy current and whenever necessary to comply with regulatory changes or changes in business operations. Office of Legal Affairs will oversee the review/revision process (see following slides). Policy modifications will follow the same review and approval process as for new University Policies.

19 Policy Development/Revision Flow Chart OLA works with policy owner to assist in drafting revisions or new policy Once finalized, OLA emails to Chancellor and Cabinet members for review OLA collects feedback from Cabinet members/designe es Policy placed on Cabinet agenda for discussion OLA works with responsible office/owner to draft any additional revisions OLA sends to Chancellor or BOT (if required) for approval OLA sends to Chancellor or BOT (if required) for approval Policy posted on OLA website, notice sent to Cabinet for dissemination, OLA maintains digital copy of the expired policy Cabinet discusses & recommends for approval or sends back for further revision New policy or revision is requested or developed by Chancellor or Cabinet member/designee and sent to OLA New policy or revision is requested or developed by Chancellor or Cabinet member/designee and sent to OLA

20 Policy Revision/Development Process legal.uncc.edu/sites/legal.uncc.edu/files/media/UP-805-Procedures.pdf legal.uncc.edu/sites/legal.uncc.edu/files/media/UP-805-Procedures.pdf New policy or revision requests must be initiated by Chancellor or a Chancellor’s Cabinet member or designee Requests must be sent to the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) New policy or revision requests must be initiated by Chancellor or a Chancellor’s Cabinet member or designee Requests must be sent to the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) OLA reviews new policy draft or revision OLA works with requestor/Policy Owner to develop draft of the new policy or revision OLA makes recommendations as to form, format, clarity, substance, and legal implications OLA reviews new policy draft or revision OLA works with requestor/Policy Owner to develop draft of the new policy or revision OLA makes recommendations as to form, format, clarity, substance, and legal implications Step 2 Step 1

21 OLA collects comments/recommendations from Chancellor, Cabinet members/designees OLA works with requestor/Policy Owner on additional revisions OLA collects comments/recommendations from Chancellor, Cabinet members/designees OLA works with requestor/Policy Owner on additional revisions Once revision/drafting process is complete, OLA determines that draft is in good legal form OLA emails to Chancellor and Cabinet members:  New policy draft or redlined version of revised policy  Explanatory memo OLA sets a deadline for comments Once revision/drafting process is complete, OLA determines that draft is in good legal form OLA emails to Chancellor and Cabinet members:  New policy draft or redlined version of revised policy  Explanatory memo OLA sets a deadline for comments Policy Revision/Development Process Step 3 Step 4

22 Policy Revision/Development Process Once policy finalized, it is placed on Cabinet meeting agenda:  3 weeks time, if no revisions  follow-up Cabinet meeting, if necessary  additional Cabinet meetings, if inability to resolve issues If under Step 5, Chancellor determines further editing/revisions, OLA will:  work with unit/Policy Owner to draft revisions  re-submit revised draft for Cabinet review or solely to Chancellor, if so requested  step 6 will repeat, if necessary, until policy approved If under Step 5, Chancellor determines further editing/revisions, OLA will:  work with unit/Policy Owner to draft revisions  re-submit revised draft for Cabinet review or solely to Chancellor, if so requested  step 6 will repeat, if necessary, until policy approved Step 5 Step 6

23 If Chancellor authorized to approve, OLA produces an approval letter for Chancellor’s signature, along with final draft (approval process complete) If BOT authorized to approve, it’s placed on BOT agenda for next regular meeting, along with resolution and memo and final draft, if approved (process complete) If Chancellor authorized to approve, OLA produces an approval letter for Chancellor’s signature, along with final draft (approval process complete) If BOT authorized to approve, it’s placed on BOT agenda for next regular meeting, along with resolution and memo and final draft, if approved (process complete) Policy Revision/Development Process Step 7 Once final approval complete, OLA will:  post new policy on OLA website  create revision page for policy under “Recent Revisions” web page  Submit announcement to Inside UNC Charlotte for publication  Notify Policy Owner and Cabinet Members and request that they disseminate the new/revised policy to their units, as appropriate. Once final approval complete, OLA will:  post new policy on OLA website  create revision page for policy under “Recent Revisions” web page  Submit announcement to Inside UNC Charlotte for publication  Notify Policy Owner and Cabinet Members and request that they disseminate the new/revised policy to their units, as appropriate. Step 8

24 Policy Revision/Development Process OLA maintains a digital copy of the expired version of the policy in its archive files Step 9 – FINAL

25 Questions? Amy S. Kelso Senior Associate General Counsel, Office of Legal Affairs Phone: 828-232-4990, Email: amy.kelso@uncc.eduamy.kelso@uncc.edu Tina Dadio Paralegal and University Public Records Officer, Office of Legal Affairs Phone: 704-687-5732, Email: t.dadio@uncc.edut.dadio@uncc.edu

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