(1) Society rules are promulgated in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), chapter 34.05 RCW and approved by the governing board.

(2) The society may promulgate internal policies that are not governed by the APA. Policies that are generally applicable to the society are approved by the governing board.

(3) Informal procedures regarding society operations typically include:

(a) Decisions made by persons authorized by board resolution, the executive director or any designee to make a decision within the scope of responsibility assigned to such person; or

(b) Methods of persuasion used by any person in an attempt to influence society decisions.