# Policy Publication Process

## Overview
This process manages the publication of policies in a public sector organization, including review, approval, and stakeholder notification.

## Process Flow
1. Policy Draft Ready - A new policy draft is submitted
2. Review Policy Draft - Subject matter experts review the draft
3. Approval Decision - Automated decision based on compliance score and stakeholder feedback
4. Revise Policy (if rejected) - Author revises the policy
5. Publish Policy - System publishes the approved policy
6. Notify Stakeholders - Automated notifications sent to affected parties

## Governance
This process includes RACI matrices and governance controls. See the governance/ directory for:
- RACI matrices defining roles and responsibilities
- Approval workflows
- Audit event tracking

## Decision Logic
The approval decision uses:
- Compliance Score (0-100)
- Stakeholder Feedback (Positive, Neutral, Negative)

Approval thresholds:
- Score >= 90 + Positive feedback: Automatic approval
- Score 70-89 + Positive/Neutral: Conditional approval with review
- Score < 70 or Negative feedback: Rejection requiring revision

## Integration Points
- Publication System: /api/publish endpoint
- Notification Service: Email channel for stakeholder alerts