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The SLAC Policy Generation and Maintenance (SLAC/PDF) document states that policy  applicable lab-wide, shall be developed, reviewed, approved, disseminated, and maintained in a uniform manner. SLAC policy shall be easy to understand and readily accessible by those to whom it applies.

Please direct comments or questions about the Policy Repository to any member of the PSC or Frank Topper, Policy Coordinator, at extension 3024 – topper@slac.stanford.edu.

Use the area at left to search or browse for the documents listed in this repository.

The primary purpose of this repository is to provide easy access to policy documents. These documents will fall under one of the following categories:

1. ES&H (ESH)
2. Facilities Management (FAC)
3. Finance (FIN)
4. General (GEN)
5. Human Resources (HR)
6. Information Technology (IT)
7. Procurement (PURC)
8. Project Management (PM)
9. Property (PROP)
10. Records Management (REC)
11. Security (SEC)
12. Other (OTH)

In addition to policies, documents of other types may be linked from this repository. Other types of documents include:

Notice

A Notice establishes a management objective or requirement near term (time critical) or is short-term (transitory). Where appropriate, a notice may be incorporated into a new or revised policy.

Directive

Mandatory requirements and/or rules established by a high level SLAC officer or body, designed to ensure compliance with applicable policies.

Guideline

Non-mandatory, supplemental information about acceptable methods for implementing requirements found in directives, processes, procedures, work instructions, etc.

Dissemination

Roll-out of the policy, directives, procedures, etc., and supporting systems.

Procedure

A written, approved specification for execution of some activity - often composed of steps, using established methods or forms - designed to achieve a uniform approach to compliance with applicable policies or directives.

Practice

Local (directorate, divisional, departmental, etc.) adaptation for carrying out directives and procedures.

Process

A process is a series of inter-related activities that result in an outcome. Several procedures reflect a process.

Work Instruction

Work Instructions are step-by-step instructions for the accomplishment of a task by one person and are retained in the department or unit where the work is performed. Work Instructions are often referred to as Desk Procedures, Task Outlines or SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

Implementation

Working within limits set by policy. Development of directives, procedures, etc., and supporting systems and training and documentation may be necessary to effect policy successfully.