Committee is standing. Number of members is approximately thirteen. The Secretary, Publisher and the Executive Director serve as non-voting members.
Term is three years.
Since policy recommendations forumlated by CPub may require commitments of staff and other resources which may not be immediately available, CPub shall also recommend priorities for actions to the Council. The next decade is likely to be a time of rapid technological change in the publication and distribution of scientific literature, and CPub should stay abreast of these developments and alert the Council to any actions needed to take best advantage of developing opportunities. Since carrying out this charge may require expert knowledge beyond that of its members, it is expected that CPub will set up subcommittees including outside members to help it in formulating the best policies to recommend to the Council. CPub should keep its attention fixed on long term policy questions, and the committee as a whole should not allow itself to be diverted from this goal by getting involved with day to day operational details of the Society's publication program. Members are reimbursed for travel and incidental expenses that are not covered from some other source for attending these meetings.