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Configure General Options

Configure General Options

Basic configuration of the Policies module, including time periods, email templates and the disabling of any steps in the Policy ratification process.

General Options

To configure the Policies - General Options go to Administration -> Apps -> Modules -> Policies -> Configuration.

    

1. Select General Options. The following view will be presented:

Policies module general configuration screenshot v7

2. Edit/configure:

Policy Review Duration

Define a period that a new policy may be open for consultation.

Minimum days between ratification and review

Enter an appropriate value.

User Acceptance Timescale

Enter the number of days from ratification that a user has to accept a policy.

Default next review date

Enter an appropriate value.

Affirmation

Define the acceptance statement presented to users.

Policy Review Email

Create the body of the email inviting users to review the policy.

Ratification Email

Create the body of the email inviting users to ratify the policy

Accountable Director Email

Create the body of the email inviting an accountable director to accept the policy.

Policy Approvers Email

Create the body of the email inviting users to approve the policy.

Management Report Email

Create the body of the email contain advising users of the availability of reporting.

Overdue Policy Reminder Email

Create the body of the email reminding users of an overview policy.

User Policy Status Report Email

Create the body of the email containing user acceptance reporting.

Policy Page URL

Enter the URL of the policies page

Note: users may be presented with a link to this page during the life cycle of a policy.

Custom Field Required

The custom field is an additional label contained within the email to the accountable director. Check if required.

Custom Field Label

Enter an appropriate label for the custom field.

Legislation Defined Per Policy

Policies detail related legislation. If required check to add legislation details on a per policy basis.

Preamble Form Defined Per Policy

The preamble is an introduction to the policy. if required, check to define preamble forms on a per policy basis.

Affirmation and Email Text Defined Per Policy

Check if required.

Skip comments/discussion stage

By default a Policy is opened up for discussion by nominated users prior to ratification. If required, check to disable this step.

Skip Ratification Stage

Check if required.

Skip Accountable Director Stage

The Accountable Director is ultimately responsible for he Policy. An example of an Accountable Director could be the H.R. Director. If required check to disable this step.

Disable Policy Approvers

Check if required.

Disable Referral Functionality

Referrals allow user to defer accepting a policy. For instance, if the required equipment is not available. If required check to disable this step.

Enable Team Leaders

Team Leaders manage the acceptance an implementation of Policies and receive copies of reporting. If required check to disable this step..

3. Click Save.

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