Purpose | The Crisis Management Policy demonstrates the University’s commitment and proactive approach to crisis planning. The Policy establishes an ongoing structure for the development and regular review and testing of a Crisis Management and Recovery Plan to be adopted across all University campuses, including overseas campuses.
The Policy also provides information to the general University community on the University’s approach to crisis management.
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Scope | This Policy applies to members of Crisis Management and Recovery teams on each campus. |
Policy Statement | Monash University will ensure that processes are in place to ensure that the University:
- regularly identifies and assesses threats and potential crisis events in order to strengthen the University’s preparedness for any such events;
- has appropriate plans in place for managing a crisis; and
- can recover promptly from any crisis and resume normal business as soon as possible.
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Supporting procedures | Crisis Management Procedures
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Responsibility for implementation | Vice-President (Administration) University Crisis Team Co-ordinator (University Security Manager) Crisis Management and Recovery Team Leaders |
Status | New |
Key Stakeholders | Audit Committee of Council Vice-Chancellor and President Vice-President (Administration) University Crisis Team Co-ordinator Crisis Management and Recovery Team Leaders Director, Audit and Risk Management |
Approval body | Name: Strategy and Resources Committee Meeting: 8/2007 Date: 04-October-2007
Agenda item: 9.3
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Endorsement body | Name: Director, Audit and Risk Management Meeting: N/A Date: 02-August-2007
Agenda item: N/A
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Definitions | Crisis: A sudden event or series of events that seriously threatens Monash University’s long-term prospects and reputation. Crisis Management and Recovery Manual: Provides a guide to assist team members through the process of managing a crisis. The Manual details the role of team members, the resources available, standard crisis response procedures and communications arrangements. Crisis Management and Recovery Plan: Outlined in the respective Crisis Management and Recovery Manual of each campus. University community: Comprises staff members, members of the University Council, consultants, students and clients of the university. |
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Related documents | Crisis management and recovery manuals
Crisis management and recovery website
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Date Effective | 04-October-2007 |
Review Date | 30-June-2010 |
Owner | Director, Audit and Risk Management |
Author | Director, Audit and Risk Management |
Contact Person | auditenquiry
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