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This policy establishes a uniform format for policy/bureau manuals for use department-wide.  \n2. The standardized format shown in the linked templates of this order will be used in setting forth policies outlined in all policy/bureau manuals.  \n3. All divisions/bureaus will be responsible for establishing their own individual policies.  \nA. Policies outlined in policy/bureau manuals will not conflict with Operations Orders.  \n• Policy/bureau manuals will not have separate uniform/dress code policies or transfer policies except when specified/allowed by Operations Orders.  \n• Policy/bureau manuals will only have information/policy specific to the function of the division/bureau; they will not restate procedures already covered in the Operations Manual.  \nB. Bureau manuals will be reviewed, and updated if necessary, every three years.  \nC. Policy/bureau manuals should use gender neutral terms in revisions/additions to their manuals.  \nD. 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Formatting Templates:  \n\n| (1) 3.8.A, Policy Outline | • Outline format |\n| --- | --- |\n| (2) 3.8.B, Header Templates | • Examples of bureau manual header, different styles for division/bureau manuals, and addendum header |\n| (3) 3.8.C, Landscape Header Templates | • Example of long-style addendum header |\n\n\n| Last Organizational Review: |\n| --- |\n|  |","cbCaibZDUAazEt58","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibZDUAazEt58","pdf",132109,"English","# Department-wide uniform format\n## Alignment rules with Operations Orders\n## Content scope and duplication limits\n## Review cycle and update requirements\n## Gender-neutral language requirement\n## Approval, submission, and record responsibility\n## Required template formats","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the uniform format for policy/bureau manuals?\",\"answer\":\"It establishes a consistent, department-wide format for policy/bureau manuals so policies can be set forth using standardized templates across divisions and bureaus.\"},{\"question\":\"How must policy/bureau manuals relate to Operations Orders?\",\"answer\":\"Policies in the manuals must not conflict with Operations Orders, and manuals must not restate procedures already covered in the Operations Manual.\"},{\"question\":\"How often are bureau manuals reviewed and what happens during revisions?\",\"answer\":\"Bureau manuals are reviewed and updated every three years, revisions must follow the format in the order, and revised digital copies are emailed to the Policy Unit for posting in the DMS.\"}]","Policy and Bureau Manuals Uniform Format | PDF",1792706696]