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Governance working document

Decision, rationale & conflict record

Preserve a clear account of a significant organisational decision.

Version 1.0 · 1 November 2026Editorial template · adapt to your scope
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Complete each relevant field and record reasons for exclusions. Keep statutory deadlines separate from internal project targets.

Identify the entity, meeting, date and decision-making power.
Capture material information, options and unresolved uncertainties.
Record declarations, management of conflicts and participation.
Include relevant duties, objectives and consequences.
Record important questions, dissent and advice obtained.
Set out the actual resolution or decision and rationale.
Capture conditions, delegated authority, follow-up and retention requirements.

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