Sample Schedule: Policy Review

Board of Directors Meeting (April)

• Define and approve the terms of reference for a policy review committee.

• Appoint committee members and committee chair.

Policy Review Committee Meetings

• June: Introduction to policy review and appoint committee members to review specific sections.

• July: Detailed review of existing policy and discussion of possible amendments.

• August: Review draft amendments to policies and discuss further amendments.

• September: Review final draft and approve report to Board of Directors.

Board of Directors Meeting (October)

• Review Committee report and final draft.

• Discuss further amendments.

• Approve amended policies OR refer back to Committee for further amendment.

• Update membership and refer policies for membership approval where required.

Sample Agenda: Policy Review Committee

1. Call to order

2. Approval of the Agenda

3. Review project schedule

4. Review policy practices and guidelines

5. Assign policies for review to committee members

6. Next meeting

7. Adjournment