Publications royalties and proceeds from activities are comparable to 1998 figures. While the 1999 Result is excellent, some expressed caution that the larger part is due to the appreciation of the IFIP portfolio investment and a downturn in the stock market could negatively impact future financial results. For this reason careful financial planning and financial control should be exercised by all IFIP budget holders and IFIP should consider developing strategic activities and new revenue streams. 1.4 T echnical Activities TC reports are available at the Council 2000 web site. TC Chairs are anxious to have active members from all IFIP Member societies and GA representatives are requested to review their membership and to nominate representatives, if appropriate.
Most Reports contain attendance statistics.
The management of IFIP events is in good hands and the activity levels compare to best performance during previous years. The IFIP Events Facilitator was commended for her work. Some discussion took place on the previously considered Risk Fund Management Committee to allow TCs to take higher financial risks in the organization of events, thereby to tap on expected surplus from such activities. Council advised that the current Guidelines and procedures allow leeway for special cases and AMB and the respective IFIP Officers can consider any matter requiring special attention. Procedures should be kept simple and flexible and there is no need to expand the IFIP management structure with additional committees.