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(1) This Procedure describes the operational processes required to develop, review, implement and maintain University Policy, Procedure and Regulations. (2) The development and implementation of Policies and Procedures is important to ensure the University maintains quality in its learning and teaching activities; maintains its licence to operate and meets its ongoing regulatory obligations, in particular: (3) This Procedure applies to all staff who work with, and develop, Policy, Procedure and Regulation. (4) Act: The VU Act details the overarching functions and powers of the University. One function and power is the ability of the Council to make statutes for the good governance of the University or the management of its affairs. (5) Compliance Change: Change that is a result of a change to legislation, code, etc. that does not consequentially change the intent of the document. It may involve a consequential change to a single provision as a result of legislative amendment or amendments to a related policy. (6) Minor Change: A change that includes cosmetic changes to ensure that the Policy or Procedure is current, up to date, succinct and clear. A minor change will not alter the intent, effect or application of the Policy or Procedure. (7) Major Change: A change that impacts the intent, effect or application of the Policy or Procedure. (8) Policy: Policies are binding on all staff and students and are statements of principle that establish VU’s position on an issue in accordance with all relevant legislation, regulation and codes. They state the general approach that the University will take when making administrative decisions that affect staff or student rights and obligations. Policies are required to facilitate the effective, efficient and equitable administration of the University. (9) Procedure: Define the detailed operational action (e.g. processes, templates, forms, etc.) required to support policies within the University. Each procedure must be linked to one or more relevant Act, statute, regulation or policy. (10) Regulation: Regulations provide the procedural detail to give effect to the functions and powers of the University. University regulations are communicated and made available to the University community and must be complied with. (11) Statute: The Governance, Academic and Student Affairs Statute 2013 provides further detail of the functions and powers of the University. The University statute is communicated and made available to the University community and must be complied with. (12) Supporting Documents: Any documents that support the interpretation or implementation of the Policy or Procedure. (13) Compliance Management Policy. (14) Risk and Compliance will advise Accountable and Responsible Officers when a Policy, Procedure or Regulation is due for review. (15) Extensions of review dates may be approved by the Chief Risk Officer upon request. The Responsible Officer should ensure all hyperlinks, legislation, and regulatory requirements are reviewed and updated as part of this process. (16) Policy and Procedure review consultation and approval moves through the same process as Policy and Procedure development. Minor changes to Policy can be approved by the Accountable Officer. (17) VU Policy and Procedures are published using the standard Policy Template and Procedure Template. (18) The Chief Risk Officer retains editorial control of VU Policy and Procedure. (19) Consultation will differ in type and range depending on the nature of the Policy and Procedure; who they affect; their dependencies on other procedures and policies; and their scope. (20) Accountable and Responsible Officers are responsible for consulting on Policy and Procedure with key stakeholders. Risk and Compliance is responsible for coordinating broad consultation via the Consultation Bulletin Board, and appropriate internal referrals (e.g. Legal Services), and forwarding the feedback to the Responsible Officers. (21) Relevant Accountable Officers and Legal Services coordinate consultation of new or revised Regulations. (22) The minimum consultation requirements are: (23) The Chief Risk Officer may approve the waiving of consultation on Policy if regulation, legislation, Codes or strategic objectives require. (24) Accountable and Responsible Officers are responsible for reviewing the feedback received and incorporating feedback, where applicable, into the final draft. (25) Risk and Compliance will review draft Procedure and ensure any formal delegations attached to a position are documented within the associated Policy, and approved by the Vice-Chancellor. (26) Policy, Procedure and Regulation Approvals are detailed in Table 1 Policy, Procedure and Regulation Approval. (27) A Policy and Procedure Implementation Plan Template must be included in Regulation, Policy and Procedure Approval submissions. One implementation Plan may be developed to cover a Policy and Procedure Suite. The Implementation Plan will be developed by a University Staff member, and not by an external party. (28) Supporting Procedures must be included with Policy Approval submissions to the Academic Board and its sub-committees. (29) Policies, Procedures and Regulations take effect from the date they are published on the University Policy Library. (30) The removal or revocation of a Policy, Procedure or Regulation must be approved by the Committee or position that originally approved it. The Chief Risk Officer will process such a request for Policy and Procedure; and the Head of Legal Services will process such a request for Regulation. To make such a request, please email policy@vu.edu.au. (31) The Council Secretary will advise Legal Services; the proponent; and Risk and Compliance of Council’s decision regarding Regulations, and provide a copy of the minutes and approved version. Legal Services will arrange for sealing of approved Regulations, and provide a sealed version to Risk and Compliance for publication. (32) Risk and Compliance will: (33) The Responsible Officer will communicate to key stakeholders, in particular those with delegated powers under the Policy.Compliance - Policy Development Procedure
Section 1 - Summary
Section 2 - HESF/ASQA/ESOS Alignment
Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021 (Cth), Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 (Cth) and the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018 (Cth).Section 3 - Scope
Section 4 - Definitions
Section 5 - Policy/Regulation
Section 6 - Procedures
Part A - Roles and Responsibilities
Role
Responsibilities
Academic Board
Approve Academic Policy and Procedure after considering any advice from appropriate sub-committees.
Accountable Officer
Council
Council Secretary
Vice-Chancellor
Approves operational policy, after considering any advice from the relevant authority.
Legal Services
Responsible Officer
Risk and Compliance
Chief Risk Officer
Retains editorial control of VU Policy and Procedure.Part B - Review Cycle
Part C - Consultation
Part D - Delegations
Part E - Approval
Part F - Communication
Part G - Implementation