Stage I:  Between July and September, WIs and Federations submit resolutions about current issues they are concerned about to NFWI.

Stage II:  In early autumn, the submitted resolutions are discussed and debated by Federation and member representatives and reduced to a shortlist.

Stage III:  Between November and February, Federations and WIs hold meetings to discuss the shortlisted resolutions, giving every member the chance to have their say on the shortlist.  Each member casts their selection for the resolution they support the most.

Stage IV:  The NFWI Board of Trustees reviews the results of the member selections and agrees on the resolutions to go forward to the Annual Meeting.  This is usually one resolution, but sometimes more than one is taken forward.  These resolutions are then again discussed by each WI to determine how they wish their delegate to vote at the AM.

Stage V:  At the AM delegates hear from the resolution proposer, seconder and experts on the topic before they cast votes on behalf of WIs to adopt a resolution.  If a resolution is adopted it will go on to form the basis of a WI campaign.