Rules & Procedures of the 2010–2015 Council of Experts

1. General

1.01 Governance & Authority

As set forth in Article VII, Section 1 of the Bylaws, the Council of Experts and its Expert Committees are responsible for determining and approving content of the official compendia and other authorized publications, including but not limited to translations and line extensions of the USP–NF, and any other information that may be published by or on behalf of the Council of Experts or an Expert Committee from time to time. In order to fulfill these responsibilities, the Council of Experts is authorized under Article VII, Section 5 of the Bylaws to make such Rules and Procedures, not in conflict with the Bylaws, that are sufficient to ensure the accuracy and adequacy of the content of the USP–NF and other authorized publications, and to provide for adequate notice and opportunity for public comment and full and impartial consideration of all proposed changes to such publications. These Rules and Procedures of the Council of Experts (Rules) govern the activities of the Council of Experts and those bodies related to the Council of Experts, including the Executive Committee, Expert Committees, Expert Panels, Stakeholder Forums and Project Teams. From time to time USP staff may also issue Guidelines publicly accessible on the USP website (e.g., Guidelines for USP–NF Submissions; Non-US and Pending Monographs, Accelerated Revisions, and others) consistent with the Rules to promote transparency of USP’s internal processes and procedures.

1.02 Procedural Questions

On procedural questions, the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised shall prevail where the Rules are silent.

1.03 Adoption & Amendment

Prior to adoption by the Council of Experts, these Rules shall be submitted to the Governance Committee of the Convention and the Board of Trustees for review and approval as provided in Article VII, Section 5 of the Bylaws. These Rules may be amended at any time during the cycle, provided that any proposed amendment also shall be submitted to the Governance Committee and the Board for review and approval prior to adoption.