Eeskirjade

Eeskiri (plural eeskirjad; genitive eeskirjade) is a rule, guideline, or regulation established to govern behavior or procedures within an organization, institution, or public body. The term is used in Estonian to refer to formal documents that set how people should act or how processes should be carried out. Eeskirjad may be statutory if issued under a law, or internal if issued by a company, school, or agency.

Purpose and scope: They aim to ensure consistency, safety, legality, and accountability. They define who is subject to the rules, what actions are required or forbidden, and what remedies or sanctions apply for violations. They may cover topics such as conduct, safety, data handling, procurement, or use of resources.

Content and structure: A typical eeskiri includes scope, definitions, specific rules or procedures, roles and responsibilities, enforcement or sanctions, and provisions for amendments or review. It is usually written, accessible, and periodically updated.

Creation and governance: Eeskirjad are usually drafted by policy owners or subject-matter experts, reviewed by legal or compliance teams, and approved by a governing body or management. After adoption, they are communicated to stakeholders and implemented, with training if needed. They are reviewed on a regular schedule to reflect changes in law or practice.

Examples: Code of conduct, workplace safety rules, data protection or privacy guidelines, travel or expense policy, procurement rules.

See also: Policy, regulation, code of conduct.