'exert policy' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to a strategic plan or set of procedures implemented to guide decision-making. For example, "The company's exert policy on workplace safety has resulted in a decrease in employee accidents."
'The NSA does not exert any policy restriction on publications by former employees.
"We do not exert any policy restriction on publications by former employees.
Given that epidemiologic evidence and looking very practically at pressures exerted on policy makers during an emerging pandemic, it is reasonable to predict that the school closure policy will be considered and implemented in future pandemics, at an extent that will depend on the perceived severity and perceived impact of the pandemic virus on children's health.
The preliminary evidence suggests that technology policies exert the highest impact when different policies interact.
How much can — or should — business spur change, and how much can — or should — government policy exert pressure?
A well-informed public that understands an issue and potential solutions is in a stronger position to exert pressure on policy makers to address environmental concerns.
This means that despite the government's attempts to "shine a light of transparency" on the lobbying industry, many meetings where the BBA could exert influence over policy are happening under the radar and the public is unlikely ever to know what was discussed.
But humiliation has not changed his will to stay in the race, and now he has advanced another rationale — he can exert leverage over policy debates, in his party as well as in countering President Obama, who Mr. Gingrich is convinced has been forced to go on the defensive over gasoline prices precisely because of his attacks.
And since powerful lobbies still exist and continue to exert influence on policy, the programs that find themselves in the crosshairs will inevitably be those without powerful, moneyed influence groups behind them.
