SFF specifications will typically originate in SSWGs (Specific Subject Working Groups) that are authorized to meet and share information with the objective of producing a specification. Attendance at SSWGs is open to all members of the SFF Committee, and the following rules of conduct apply:

• Leaders of SSWGs shall be members of the SFF Committee.
• Except in extraordinary circumstances, a SSWG shall be announced to all SFF members at least 2 weeks (4 weeks if held outside the United States) prior to the meeting date. Notification by fax or email to all members is an acceptable means of notice.
• When a SSWG makes a recommendations to the SFF Committee, it may be accompanied by a minority report from the members who are not in favor.
• Only members of the SFF Committee can vote on forwarding recommendations, and only SFF members can present proposals.
• For all those members who show an interest, the SSWG leader shall fax or email information on what happened at the working group, who attended, and what recommendations were decided upon.
• Actions of a SSWG are limited to recommendations which are reported back to the next meeting of the SFF Committee for acceptance or rejection.