SADC Polic y for Strategy Development, Planning, M onitoring and Evaluation v) S et up the necessary systems to collect performance data on the with regard to the execution of operational plans; vi) P  repare, quarterly or as may be deemed necessary, reports on the execution of operational plans providing a reliable assessment of progress on the implementation with regard to costs, results, quality and timeliness of service delivery and implementation methods used; vii) Monitor the implementation of sectoral policies and protocols; and viii) Identify sectoral priorities for the approval by the relevant authority. 7.0 AMENDMENTS TO THE POLICY 56. Any amendments to this policy shall be approved by Council. 8.0 EFFECTIVE DATE 57. This policy shall become effective immediately upon approval by Council. 27