Policy Development Plan

POLICY DEVELOPMENT PLAN

This Policy Development Plan (the "Plan") is made and entered into by and between:

Organization Name:

Policy Developer / Contractor:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Organization seeks to develop, formalize, and adopt an internal policy concerning governance, operations, and compliance matters as described in this Plan; and

WHEREAS, the Policy Developer represents that it has the qualifications, experience, and resources necessary to research, draft, consult, and finalize the policy and related materials; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the scope, deliverables, schedule, payment terms, confidentiality obligations, and other standard terms governing the development of the policy.

AGREEMENT

In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

SCOPE OF WORK

The Policy Developer shall provide professional services necessary to research, draft, consult on, and deliver the Policy and supporting materials as described below.

Deliverables shall include the draft policy document, tracked-change revisions, final approved policy document, an implementation checklist, and a short executive summary suitable for publication or internal distribution.

DELIVERABLES & TIMELINE

Due Date:

Due Date:

Due Date:

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

Public or internal stakeholder consultation required: Yes No

PAYMENT TERMS

Total Fee:

Invoices shall be submitted in accordance with the schedule above and are due within days of receipt. Amounts not paid when due shall accrue interest at or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is lower.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Plan commences on and shall continue in effect until , unless earlier terminated as provided herein.

Either party may terminate for convenience upon days' prior written notice to the other party. Either party may terminate immediately for material breach where such breach is not cured within days after receipt of written notice specifying the breach.

Upon termination, the Policy Developer shall deliver all work in progress and any completed deliverables for which payment has been made. The Organization shall pay for all work performed and reimbursable expenses incurred through the effective date of termination in accordance with the Payment Terms.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Definition: "Confidential Information" means non-public information disclosed by one party (the "Disclosing Party") to the other party (the "Receiving Party") that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure, including drafts, unpublished policy text, stakeholder communications, and internal analyses.

Obligations: The Receiving Party shall maintain the confidentiality of Confidential Information using at least the same degree of care it uses to protect its own confidential information, and shall not disclose Confidential Information to third parties except to employees, contractors, or advisors who need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations at least as protective as those in this Plan. The Receiving Party shall not use Confidential Information for any purpose other than performance under this Plan.

Exceptions: Confidential Information does not include information that is (a) publicly available through no breach of this Plan; (b) rightfully received from a third party without restriction; (c) independently developed without use of Confidential Information; or (d) required to be disclosed by law or valid subpoena, provided that the Receiving Party gives prompt written notice to the Disclosing Party to permit a protective order or other remedy.

Duration: The confidentiality obligations set forth in this section shall survive termination of this Plan for a period of three (3) years, except that trade secrets or information entitled to longer protection under law shall be protected for as long as such protections apply.

RISK MANAGEMENT & ACCEPTANCE

APPROVAL & REVIEW PROCESS

Designated Approver:

Approval Deadline:

GOVERNING LAW

This Plan shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflicts of law rules. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in that State for any dispute arising out of or relating to this Plan.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Plan, including any attachments and referenced schedules, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals, negotiations, and communications, whether written or oral. Any amendment or modification of this Plan must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Severability: If any provision of this Plan is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Independent Contractor: The Policy Developer is an independent contractor and is not an employee, partner, or agent of the Organization. The Developer shall be responsible for all taxes and other statutory obligations arising from the compensation paid under this Plan.

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