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COMM ACRONYM MEETING NO./YY

NAME OF COMMITTEe – DATE OF MEETING

title of item

Sponsor:	Name and title of executive manager/committee member/executive officer/committee secretary who will champion the item at the meeting
Author:	Name and title of author
Date Prepared:	Date briefing paper finalised
Additional Information:	Name and contact phone number
Decision type:	For approval For noting For recommendation

Briefing papers are to be no more than 10 pages

Attachments are only to be used where necessary

1.	RECOMMENDATION

That the [insert name of committee]:

Insert draft resolution	approve, note or recommend to [insert relevant Executive Manager or relevant committee] that it approve or note the proposal/report as at Item #.

For proposals requiring approval complete sections 2-4 below.

2.	EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Explain in one clear and concise paragraph what the paper is about and what it is endeavouring to achieve.

BACKGROUND

Describe the proposal

Summarise benefits to the University (strategic, financial and/or governance)

ISSUES

List the material issues that need to be brought to the attention of the committee

Summarise options considered

Specify cost and timeline

Analyse major risks associated with the proposal and explain how these risks may be managed

Summarise internal and external consultation undertaken

Explain how the proposal will be implemented and monitored if approved

For items requiring noting complete sections 2-4 below.

2.	EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Explain in one clear and concise paragraph what the paper is about and what it is endeavouring to achieve.

3.	BACKGROUND

Describe the purpose of the report

Summarise the key findings

ISSUES

List the material issues that need to be brought to the attention of the committee

List any recommendations arising from the report

Analyse major risks associated with the matter and explain how these risks may be managed

Address the proposed next steps

Attachment/s (only if necessary)

Attachment A	[insert name of attachment]