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Policies are developed within the context of the DOI Foundation's By-laws and Charter. Within this scope, formal agreements are in place between the DOI Foundation and its partners. Individual policies are then defined consistent with these agreements.

Policy development takes place through discussion at regular strategy and members meetings of the DOI Foundation, and sometimes through working groups tasked with reviewing specific areas. All proposed changes in the Core Specification or policies will be presented initially to the RA Working Group (RAWG) for discussion and approval under such quorum and voting procedures as may be agreed by the RAWG members. Changes approved by the RAWG must then be approved by the DOI Foundation's Board.