Statistics Meeting Book (July 19, 2017)

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comments, possibly in emails, to Delia’s Link and hence were not included. Meanwhile a number of issues for updating the TOR were revisited and new ones arose. Sidney begun to discuss, 1 by 1, items submitted to Delia’s Comment Grid. He believes that a proposed committee size of 18 was workable and his idea was supported by the possibility that some members may be less active or would roll off the committee with time. Furthermore obtaining a Meeting Quorum might be better obtained. The discussion then turned to the topic of Term Limits and Qian emphasized that a 6-year limit would harm the Committee continuity and depth. Several comments were made supporting having “no” limits. However, Paul cautioned about the possible need to emulate other standing committees having limits: the OMB possibly being one example. Further comments were against the Chair having too much latitude over removing non- performing members, although Robert believed the interplay between the Chair and OMB might work this problem out smoother than argued, possibly by lastly using a committee Roll Call Vote. Sidney encouraged the committee to review his recent comments carefully as these might be better appreciated to facilitate the term issue. Also under discussion, was section IIc (Robert, Qian, Wolfhard), concerning the 1-yr waiting period for a new member to be able to vote on matters. One point was that a potentially valuable new member and input would be silent during this period. Paul encouraged better agreement for the titles of full, associate, and voting members. Wolfhard also brought attention to incongruities between sections III & IV with respect to accurate statements about member-duties. It was then decided for Delia to resubmit the initial online Comments Link to enable the committee to make additions to what was already started. Delia strongly urged the committee to follow through with her format of the online Comments Link followed, next time, by a working GoToMeeting session where live updates could be completed for everyone to see. She vouched that this system works for HQ. It was decided that the next step to continue the TOR review should occur soon and likely as a separate meeting. The routine Stat-Com meeting for July will follow the monthly pattern.

Delia

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OTHER PROJECTS & DISCUSSIONS Delayed due to time NEW BUSINESS Delayed

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SCHEDULE NEXT STATISTICS COMMITTEE MEETING Next Statistics Committee meeting date Wednesday, July 19, 2017

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12:00PM

Committee adjourned

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