SOG Development and Approval Process

Question 1

How draft guidelines are prepared

Answer 1

in a plain text file consistent with the current SOG manual
Each guideline will begin with clear, concise purpose statement.
All proposed and unapproved SOGs will have Effective: Month DD, YYYY in the footer to show that has not yet been approved.

Question 2

Who may submit suggested guideline

Answer 2

Any employee of the Stillwater Fire Department who sees a need for the establishment of a guideline
Will submit to officer, who will review for content and need and returned to drafter for revision if necessary

Question 3

Comments on guideline

Answer 3

Presented to chief, who will review, and then return for revision if necessary

Question 4

Who makes decision to adopt, modify, or delete

Answer 4

Chief

Question 5

When revised/new SOG goes into effect

Answer 5

no later than 30 days after it is approved