What's the name or how to search for this guiding process?

1. What is the term for a set of guiding principles and processes?
2. What is a guiding document called?

What is the term for a set of guiding principles and processes?

A project management methodology is a set of guiding principles and processes for owning a project through its life cycle.

What is a guiding document called?

Guiding Documents can be presented in various written forms and names such as: ➢ A Constitution. ➢ A Charter. ➢ Bylaws. ➢ Guidelines.