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74 <br />BUSINESS MEETING <br />Chairmen: James E. Deacon and Peter G. Sanchez, incoming and outgoing <br />chairmen, Desert Fishes Council. <br />a) Old and new business consisted of a discussion of publication <br />of the proceedings and how to expedite the process. It was <br />decided that the submission of camera-ready copy by all <br />participants, without the need for further typing or editing, <br />would greatly facilitate preparation of the proceedings. It <br />would then "simply be a matter of putting the material in proper <br />order and handing it to a printer. It was also decided that <br />technical papers should include an abstract in Spanish, and <br />that papers submitted in Spanish should include an English <br />abstract. Authors were given the option of submitting just <br />abstracts. <br />Editor's note: The above plan of submitting camera ready copy <br />was adhered to very well in 1978 by authors of technical papers. <br />However, all agency reports again had to be transcribed from the <br />tapes, a laborious and unnecessary process which invariably <br />causes delays. After negotiating with several printers, University <br />of Nevada, Las Vegas was selected for printing the 1978 proceedings. <br />Phil Pister also reported that all manuscripts are complete for <br />the years 1971-77 and are ready for typing and printing. This <br />matter was left in abeyance, and all effort will be made to have <br />the 1978 proceedings completed prior to the 1979 symposium. <br />Members were asked to give some thpught as to how the years <br />1971-77 could best be handled. These are critical years in the <br />history of the Council, and this information should be made <br />available without further delay. <br />b) Constitution and bylaws: no change. <br />c) Legal status: the Council's attorney is handling this matter <br />and will report to us as soon as he has matters of tax exemption <br />and incorporation completed. <br />d) Resolutions. Resolutions relative to 1) the Colorado squawfish, <br />2) administrative restrictions adversely affecting the Department <br />of Fish and Game, 3) transplantation of animals and plants, and <br />4) the restoration of San Simon Cie'naga were passed by the <br />membership. Complete drafts are printed in the appendix. <br />e) Treasurer's report. Phil Pister reported that the Council is <br />financially sound. Bank balance as of December 31, 1978 was <br />$1854.43. This money will be available to assist in the <br />financing of the proceedings.