<P> Policies are dynamic; they are not just static lists of goals or laws . Policy blueprints have to be implemented, often with unexpected results . Social policies are what happens' on the ground' when they are implemented, as well as what happens at the decision making or legislative stage . </P> <P> When the term policy is used, it may also refer to: </P> <Ul> <Li> Official government policy (legislation or guidelines that govern how laws should be put into operation) </Li> <Li> Broad ideas and goals in political manifestos and pamphlets </Li> <Li> A company or organization's policy on a particular topic . For example, the equal opportunity policy of a company shows that the company aims to treat all its staff equally . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Official government policy (legislation or guidelines that govern how laws should be put into operation) </Li>

What level of government has primary policy making responsibility for setting the requirements