NCC's Management Committee may from time-to-time approve the support, assistance, or participation of institutes and associations on specific terms and conditions to be determined NCC’s Management Committee.  These entities shall have no voting rights or representation on NCC's Management Committee.  Written application for institute or association participation shall be submitted to NCC’s Chair or Vice Chair for consideration and approval by NCC's Management Committee.  The authority to terminate these entities’ participation for good cause shall rest with NCC’s Management Committee.  Any institute or association may terminate its participation with NCC at any time for any reason by providing written notice to NCC’s Management Committee.

Institutes or associations affiliated with NCC shall assist in fulfilling NCC’s above-stated purpose and objectives.  They shall also: (i) Advise and confer with NCC in order to ensure that all EHS projects undertaken by NCC are conducted to the highest possible standards; (ii) Assist NCC in ensuring that all EHS projects undertaken by NCC are conducted openly and transparently, and are adequately publicized to the public and scientific community; (iii) Use their expertise and resources to attract additional NCC members and external support for NCC’s activities; (iv) Use their expertise and resources to assist with the publication of the results of NCC’s EHS projects in leading peer-reviewed journals; and (v) Develop new and creative methods for advancing NCC’s purpose and objectives and increasing its visibility.

Participation as an institute or association affiliated with NCC shall not be considered an endorsement of all NCC positions or activities.  Any dissenting views shall be duly documented and preserved upon the request of the dissenting institute or association.