They are proposing a program on statistics to address this weakness. They already have informal arrangements. K. Schmidt didn't think formal liaisons were required. The purpose of liaisons was to help turn other committees' concerns into published research and to help other sections pursue research. R. Presley would like to see more things done formally, especially in Research Assembly meetings.
Liaisons can be more informal.
All operate independently. J. Niles said that the Exec. J. Belanger also asked about where the committee should go next. Discussion groups have already been finished as well. D. Marshall asked for clarification as to whether the Technology Committee's new charge was approved.