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~~deletions struck through~~):  \nAffiliations of SOCIETY Local Sections or Divisions shall become effective upon authorization by their governing body,  , and ~~by~~ confirmation by the Council Committee on Constitution and Bylaws acting for the Council, that the provisions of Section 1 of this Bylaw are met.  \nA recommendation by the Committee on Membership Affairs that Council approve the Petition on International Chemical Sciences Chapters achieved the two-thirds majority required to amend Bylaw IX, Section 4 accordingly (; ~~deletions struck through~~):  \nAn International Chemical Sciences Chapter ~~shall receive no allotment of funds from the SOCIETY and shall not be entitled to elected representation on the Council~~.~~ A Chapter~~ may assess  ~~local ~~ dues to be expended for its own purposes in harmony with the objects of the SOCIETY.  \nSpecial Discussion  \nPresident Dorhout introduced and led a special discussion on what role(s) ACS should play in preventing sexual harassment in the sciences. He highlighted several recent articles, workshops and studies that have called attention to the issue, notably a symposium, Science of Sexual Harassment organized during the ACS National Meeting in New Orleans (Spring 2018) by the Women Chemists Committee and Chemical & Engineering News; and a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine consensus study report: Sexual Harassment of Women: Climate, Culture, and Consequences in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (2018) . He directed Council’s attention to existing ACS codes and initiatives to address sexual harassment, and offered items for discussion and possible action:  \n More signs/information at National Meetings regarding our policies and supporting information  \n Trained volunteers at national meetings for reporting sexual harassment  \n A webinar on preventing sexual harassment for local sections or divisions  \nTo further inform the discussion and Councilor input, a  using the audience electronic response system. The  . The ACS Volunteer/National Meeting Attendee Conduct Policy can be found here ([http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/about/governance/councilors.html](http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/about/governance/councilors.html)) .  \nYes-23%(94)  \nNo-77%(319)  \n| |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Yes | 77%(141) | 57%(127) |\n\nNo 23%(41) 43%(96)  \nVery Familiar-38%(157) Vaguely Familiar-46%(192) Not Familiar-16%(68)  \nYes-3%(12)  \nNo-73%(309)  \nDon't Know-23%(98)  \nHighlights from Committee Reports Nominations and Elections  \nThe Committee on Nominations and Elections solicits Councilors’ input of qualified individuals for President-Elect [and/or Directors for future consideration. Suggestions can be sent to nomelect@acs.org](and/or Directors for future consideration. Suggestions can be sent to nomelect@acs.org)  \n([mailto:nomelect@acs.org](mailto:nomelect@acs.org)) .  \n. ACS members eligible to vote and with an email address on file will receive an electronic ballot with the option to request a paper ballot. 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