Agendas are distributed to the Membership and interested parties prior to the meeting. Minutes of previous STAC meetings are available via the Internet or in hard copy upon request. Quorum and Voting - A quorum is the majority of current, filled memberships, excluding vacancies. Normally STAC works by consensus, but if a vote is needed, a quorum must be achieved. After four consecutive absences, STAC will seek a replacement for the member.
All members serve without compensation.
Federal government members will be reimbursed by their agency. STAC members must complete a travel voucher and receipts must be included. Long distance telephone calls for official STAC business may be reimbursed if documentation is provided. A workgroup is a standing group appointed by STAC to address major Bay Program scientific and technical issues. Workgroups utilize workshops, reviews, white papers, literature syntheses, etc., to assist them in their work.