We're running SEE 8.2.1 and I am able to see/amend the SEE client related GPO policy options from a machine that does not have the SEE Manager Console installed. The only difference is that you have to rummage around the Administrative Templates -> Classic Administrative Templates for the the SEE options (Win2k8R2).
Please be aware that there are User Configuration GPO options to restict access to certain parts of the SEE Manager Console (though these are probably not going to be much help in this case, as a GPO admin could just give themselves access).