For the next cycle, K. Lucas and Vice President P. Inouye will work to distribute the load more evenly. Divisions should discuss the work with committee representatives. No bylaws change is needed. Attention was called to the standing charges, which tend to be disregarded when a committee is not given an additional charge. The comment was made that there is no reason why a committee cannot continue working and have more continuity throughout the year.
Chairs can appoint the new committee members earlier.
Reminders are needed. Downsizing has caused a loss of institutional memory in recent years. The motion passed. Questions and discussion followed. G. Peete asked if the report is ready to go forward as is.