Operational Guidelines
Operational Guidelines are administrative support documents that provide procedures for undertaking specific actions. The Guidelines may provide detail on an issued policy or reflect requirements of legislation, government decisions or Service directives.
The Service has adopted a standard format for the Operational Guidelines to ensure a consistent approach to the development of such guidelines. The Operational Guidelines are approved by the Management Committee.
Standard Operating Procedures
Standard Operating Procedures are written instructions that closely define an operational action. They form one of the most basic and important tools for consistent action in given situations and can provide a training mechanism within the work environment.
The Service has adopted a standard format for the Standard Operating Procedures to ensure a consistent approach to the development of such procedures. The Standard Operating Procedures are approved by the Management Committee.
This Policy Manual is being issued to staff throughout the Service to assist in implementing the policy decisions of the Service. New or revised policies will be distributed to Policy Manual holders on a regular basis, usually following each Service meeting. Maintenance of the manual is the responsibility of the holder, usually the manager of the location.
Status: Approved 88th PWCNT July 2000
