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 September 2025
• 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