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What is a policy document?

A Society policy must be prepared in one of three standard formats, depending on the nature of the policy: a policy statement, a position paper or a resolution. Prior to developing a new proposal, members should examine existing policies to determine whether a new policy document is needed, whether it conflicts with existing documents, and whether it is an issue of broad concern to instrumentation, systems, and automation professionals. The purpose of the policy and the intended length of its life will determine which of the three formats should be followed:


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