Conferences in categories 1, 2, and 3 are supported under current
policies. Conferences in category 4 can be supported by Division
funds, while conferences in categories 5 and 6 should not be
supported financially.
Prof. Sydnes commented that IUPAC should use sponsored conferences
to develop ideas for new projects. Funds should be provided
only if a conference has a session to brainstorm for new project
ideas. With regard to support via the project mechanism, he
felt that holding a conference should not be the only purpose
of a project. Dr. Hayes proposed that the Division Presidents
and the Chairmen of the Operating Standing Committees be involved
in developing a policy. The Committee agreed that the subject
should be put on the agenda of the next Bureau meeting.
21.2 NEW DIRECTIONS IN CHEMICAL SCIENCES COMMITTEE
The Committee agreed that the second in this series of conferences
should again be devoted to Advanced Materials, with future conferences
covering other important topics. Dr. Hayes was asked to appoint
a Program Committee for the next conference in consultation
with Prof. Jortner and Dr. Becker.
21.3 CONFERENCES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Dr. Becker noted that one issue remained to be decided in the
process for implementing this program. Should applications be
submitted through the NAO? It was decided that all applications
should be sent to the IUPAC Secretariat with a copy to the NAO.
The Executive Committee approved a Selection Committee for this
program consisting of Dr. Becker. Prof. Ohtaki, and Prof. Steyn
(and possibly others?).
21.4 SHOULD ENGLISH BE REQUIRED AS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF
ALL IUPAC SPONSORED SYMPOSIA
The Committee approved a recommendation that English should
be one of the official languages of all IUPAC sponsored conferences.
21.5 REVISION OF THE ADVANCE INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE
Dr. Jost reported that a Working Party of Division Presidents
was still developing a revised AIQ.
21.6 QUESTION FROM CZECH NAO REGARDING SOLICITATION OF FUNDS
FOR IUPAC SPONSORED CONFERENCES
The Committee agreed to keep the current requirement in the
letter granting sponsorship that the NAO be informed of solicitation
for funds in their country. The Executive Director was asked
to write a letter to the Czech NAO informing them of this decision.
21.7 PRIZES FOR POSTERS AT IUPAC SPONSORED CONFERENCES
The Committee approved the proposal to award copies of a suitable
IUPAC book to the winners of prizes for best posters at IUPAC
sponsored conferences.
21.8 RATIFICATION OF SPONSORSHIP OF SYMPOSIA
The Committee approved the sponsorships of conferences made
since the last Bureau meeting.
22. GENERAL ASSEMBLIES AND CONGRESSES
22.1 FOLLOW-UP FROM BERLIN
Dr. Jost reviewed the situation with respect to the IUPAC bank
account in Berlin and the claim made to the GDCh for reimbursement
of the costs of renting the hall for the Council meeting and
the Council reception. It was suggested that the list of requirements
for the General Assembly sent to NAOs should include offices
for the IUPAC Officers and for a climate controlled lecture
hall for the Council meeting.
22.2 PLANS FOR BRISBANE, 2001
Dr. Jost reported that planning for the Brisbane meeting was
proceeding on schedule. He will visit Brisbane early in 2001
to confirm that the plans conform to the requirements. Dr. Becker
reviewed the proposals of the Danish NAO for the agenda of the
Council. The items regarding the VPCA and IDCNS have been taken
care of. The remaining proposal is to have presentations to
the Council by candidates for Officer and the Bureau. After
some discussion, the Committee concluded that presentations
would be disadvantageous to non-English speakers. It was decided
to have the candidates introduced to the Council on the first
day of the meeting. It was also agreed that a Bulletin Board
should be prepared with pictures and CVs of the candidates.
23. CHEMICAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION
23.1 PRESENTATION BY DR. ARNOLD THACKRAY, PRESIDENT, CHF
Dr. Thackray reviewed the history and programs of the Chemical
Heritage Foundation. The Committee felt that greater contacts
with the CHF should be considered. The suggestion was made that
a workshop on the preservation of the Chemical Heritage be set
up at the Brisbane Congress. This should help foster contacts
between IUPAC members and the CHF.