Briefing note

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Issue

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This section is always required, preferably in one or two sentences.

​Provide a short, clear definition of the issue this briefing will address.

Action requested

☐ Approval or recommendation ​

☐ Discussion

☐ Information

Key background facts

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Context for the briefing note. Information could include:

Action or steps that led to the current situation and previous initiatives or decisions that relate to the issue.

Historical funding information.

​Analysis

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Issue

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Leave this section blank if there are no financial implications.

State the cost of the option you’re recommending, whether it is within the existing budget or needs additional funds, and where the money is coming from.

If this is an agreement/contract/MOU requiring a signature, has it been reviewed by the Contracts Specialist? Have all changes as recommended by the Contracts Specialist been adopted within the document? Have the indemnity and insurance provisions been met?

Recommendation

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Align this section with Issue and Analysis. If applicable, identify the recommended option, suggest next steps, or state VIU’s position. Delete the recommendation box and approval line if the briefing note is only for information.

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