Canonum De Ius Positivum
Canons of Positive Law

one heaven iconVII.   Law

7.6 Creation of Law

Article 280 - Policy

Canon 3096 (link)

A Policy in the context of law creation is a valid Form of Ordinance issued by Decree by a committee or council answerable to an elected college of legislators of a Juridic Person, subject to the limits of their authority, in accordance with these canons and the procedures of their body.

Canon 3097 (link)

A Policy is not valid, but an inferior and false document if it does not conform to these canons.

Canon 3098 (link)

A Policy is the lowest form of law that may be promulgated within the limits of law of a Juridic Person. A Policy may not be issued unless permitted for a specific purpose under the laws of the Juridic Person, nor may it usurp a higher form of prescribed and promulgated law.