On January 26, 2016, the Board of Directors approved proceeding with full stakeholder consultation on the development of an improved Partners Program. The Board of Directors also approved setting interim policies, items AP 1-42-4 in the Assessment Manual and D2-111-4 in the Prevention Manual to be effective while consultation is underway. The interim policies apply to all decisions made on or after February 15, 2016 and expire on October 31, 2016.