Standing Rules set operating policies relating to the Network’s administration and business practices to provide continuity from year after year. It is the operating manual for the Network. General information on Standing Rules is as follows:

• Standing Rules cannot be used to grant or limit rights of membership.
• A Standing Rule can be adopted by a majority vote of the Governing Board at a duly noticed meeting.
• In the event of an inconsistency between the By-laws and Standing Rules, the By-laws govern.
• A Standing Rule can be amended or rescinded by a two-thirds vote of the board members without previous notice or by a majority vote after notice members of the board at least the preceding day
• A copy of the changes to the Standing Rules should be provided to the membership.
• A Standing Rule remains in force until amended or rescinded. It does not bind future meetings if a majority desires to suspend it temporarily for the duration of a particular meeting