Policy/Procedure Template

This is a blank template for drafting new ESIP policies or procedures. Copy this file, fill in the sections, and open a pull request.


Policy and Procedure X.X — [Policy Title]

Proposed by: [Name / Committee] Date proposed: [YYYY-MM-DD] Status: Draft — pending board approval


Section 1 — Purpose

[Describe the purpose of this policy in one to three sentences.]

Section 2 — Definitions (optional)

This section contains any definitions, if needed, contained in this policy and procedures document.

Section 3 — Policy

[State the policy requirements clearly, using numbered subsections (3.1, 3.2, …).]

3.1 [First requirement.]

3.2 [Second requirement.]

Section 4 — Procedures

[Optional: describe step-by-step procedures for implementing the policy.]

Section 5 — Exceptions

[Optional: describe any exceptions to the policy.]


This policy was approved by the ESIP Board of Directors on [date].