27. Any Other Business (discussion only)
The Delegate from the Slovak Republic suggested that the phrase
"from East European" be added to the appropriate place in the
Goals. He also suggested that electronic data bases and reference
materials be added to the list of IUPAC activities.
Dr. Becker asked that proposed additions and changes to the Strategic
Plan be sent to the Secretariat in the next two months.
The Delegate from Belgium asked that, in future, the Vice President's
Critical Assessment be added to the Council Agenda. Prof. Jortner
noted that the Council eight years ago had asked that the VPCA
not be on the Council Agenda.
Prof. Jortner concluded by expressing his gratitude to the NAOs
and his colleagues, the Officers of the Union, for their counsel
and sage advice. He congratulated the newly elected Vice President,
Treasurer, and Bureau Members. He especially thanked the Secretary
General for his major contributions, the Treasurer for his contributions
to the Union's excellent financial condition, and the Executive
Director for preparing the administration of the Union for the
21st century. Prof. Jortner expressed his deep thanks to the Members
of the Bureau, Division Presidents, Members of the Division Committees
and Commissions, and to the Chairmen and Members of the Standing
Committees for their central contributions to the objectives,
goals, and activities of IUPAC, pointing out that their work promotes,
enhances, and perpetuates the impact of the Union's activities
on the international level. It is by the expertise and dedication
of these extensive and intensive voluntary activities that IUPAC
has served, and will continue to serve, the world chemical research
and industrial community as the outstanding international authority
on Pure and Applied Chemical Sciences. The modifications in structure
and function approved by the Council will allow the Union to continue
and increase its impact on global chemical science. Prof. Jortner
wished Dr. Hayes a most successful term as President, and he looked
forward to seeing the delegates in Brisbane.
The Council meeting was adjourned at 12:00 PM, 14 August.