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Public policy
PUBLIC POLICY

Definition: (formal) A course of action or a plan embracing the general principles and aims of an organization, especially a government, put in place for the general good.
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* All twelve elements should be in.


1. Purposeful and necessary.
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MEANINGFUL.


2. Duly and appropriately authorized or approved.
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LAWFUL.


3. Not encumbered. That is, not impeded from being put into action.
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WORKABLE.


Quote: "Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better". - Harry S. Truman.
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4. Specific and identifiable strategies, standards, processes, etc.

5. Measurable and/or assessable systems, plans, rules, etc.

6. Realistic. That is, policy is practicable.

7. Current. That is, modern and meets the needs of the times.
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WELL-THOUGHT.


8. Never directed specifically against or in favour of particular individuals and/or groups.
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GENERALIZED.


9. All stakeholders had input in its formulation! (Connect to #8.)
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WELL-INTENTIONED.


Quote: "There will never be complete equality until women themselves help to make laws and elect lawmakers". - Susan B. Anthony.


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10. Policy has consequences for breach. That is, non-compliance with stated objectives and/or directives is punishable.
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COMPREHENSIVE.


11. Policy is reviewable, regularly or constantly, as necessary. That is, can be reformed, if and when appropriately demanded.
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REFLECTS THE PEOPLES NEEDS AND CONCERNS.


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12. Complied with. That is, policy is or will be obeyed by the generality of the public (connect to #10).
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* WORKING, USEFUL.


Quote: "The measurement of good policy is the well-being of the community. I saw the human faces of failed policies and they weren't smiling". - Raul Ruiz.

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