Our Policy Framework
The USANZ Policy Framework provides guidance and direction as to how USANZ manages its policies (including Positions Statements & Guidelines for patient care) and procedures.
Society Policies & Procedures
- Advertising Events
Last amended 17 June 2019 - Aotearoa New Zealand Section Position Statement on Institutional Racism
Endorsed by the USANZ Board March 2022 - ASM Awards and Recognition
Last amended January 2025 - ASM Organising Committee Guidelines
Updated 2022 - Audit, Risk & Investments Policy
Approved May 2024 - Board Charter
Last amended August 2024 - Corporate Logo Policy, Procedures and Guidelines
Last amended 9 August 2014 - Daniel Christidis Scholarship Policy
Last reviewed August 2024 - Delegations of Authority
Last amended 23 February 2018 - Director's Code of Conduct
Last amended 9 August 2014 - Diversity & Inclusion Committee Charter
Approved 25 November 2023 - Diversity & Inclusion Framework
Approved 25 November 2023 - Election of Vice President
Last reviewed August 2024 - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Approved 28 November 2020 - Indigenous Health Position Statement
Approved March 2022 - Interest on Australian Sections' Balances Policy
Amended May 2025 - Media Relations Policy, Procedure and Guidelines
Last amended 29 November 2014 - Modern Slavery Policy
Approved August 2024 - Office Bearer Allowance
Last reviewed August 2024 - Privacy Policy Framework
Amended May 2025 - Recognition of Service and Achievements Framework
Approved 26 August 2023 - Representation on External Committees
Last amended May 2025 - Risk Management Framework
Last reviewed August 2024 - Sections Guidelines: Part A
Approved August 2025 - Social Media Policy, Procedure and Guidelines
Last amended 29 November 2014 - Society Awards Nominations and Guidelines
Last amended August 2024 - Special Advisory Group Leader Policy
Last amended 2013 - SWANZU Terms of Reference
Approved 2 March 2021
Member Policies & Procedures
- Complaints About a Member Policy
Amended May 2025 - Membership Administration Policy
Last amended February 2025 - Promoting Surveys to Members
Amended May 2025 - Submitting Content For Publication
Approved 26 November 2022 - Travel Policy
Amended May 2025