The results are counted and the names of those elected are announced before the meeting adjourns. The Archive Chair presents his or her report. The Secretary makes any announcements that seem appropriate, such as announcing the program chairs for the next meeting, any program highlights, and the deadline for submissions. The President then reports on motions passed by council. The Resolutions Chair presents the traditional resolutions in the manner outlined in the HB chapter on Resolutions.
Old business refers to three possible items.
First, any motions actually pending when the previous meeting adjourned. Second, any motions that were unfinished business at the previous meeting but not reached before adjournment. New Business typically is covered by announcing the new meeting place, voting on the operating budget for the coming two years, and presenting any issues arising from Council that may require the action of the members. This portion of the meeting allows members to present new items of business or to make announcements. The President introduces the new President.