This Charter describes how the NMS functions. In addition to the Introduction above and this purpose / organization section, this Charter includes the following information:

• Guiding Principles that frame and inform the NMS,
• Organizational Structure of the NMS including various groups and individual personnel, 
• Roles and responsibilities of NMS groups and personnel,
• Selection criteria and methods for organizations / individuals serving the NMS,
• Decision-making protocols for NMS groups,
• Communication protocols for NMS groups,
• Operating Guidelines for NMS groups, and
• Closure procedures for the NMS.