i. The philosophy, policies, and edicts of the institution should be carefully studied. All departmental guidelines should be compatible with those of the institution.

ii. State and local laws, municipal regulations, and any- other pertinent rules and practices should be reviewed for their relevance to new policies.

iii. Departmental staff members should be involved on the basis of their special responsibilities, their ability to write or edit, their role in implementation, and their interest in the project.

iv. An overall editorial committee should be formed and charged with the responsibility for uniformity of format, clarity of statements, and good writing.

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v. Subcommittees should be appointed for each area or topic for which guidelines are being written.

vi. Individuals with some executive responsibilities should be involved in the formulation of policies; persons at the operating level should have most to say about standard practices.

vii. When policies have been formulated by individual committees, they shall be presented to the department for discussion and approval. Revisions can be made at that time.

viii. The department director should present new policies to superiors for their approval. When approved by the institution, they become effective.

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ix. Policies should be flexible enough to allow some leeway for those who implement them. They shall be reviewed periodically for needed changes.