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make transfers between the several Sections, reporting its action to 

 the Academy. 



See Chap. iii. art. 2, 3; chap. x. art. 1. 



Article 2. Seven members shall constitute a quorum. 



Article 3. It shall establish rules and regulations for the transac- 

 tion of its business, and provide all printed and engraved blanks and 

 books of record. 



Article 4. It shall act upon all resignations of officers, and all 

 resignations and forfeitures of Fellowship ; and cause the Statutes to 

 be faithfully executed. 



It shall appoint all agents and subordinates not otherwise provided 

 for by the Statutes, prescribe their duties, and fix their compensation. 

 They shall hold their respective positions during the pleasure of the 

 Council. 



Article 5. It may appoint, for terms not exceeding one year, and 

 prescribe the functions of, such committees of its number, or of the 

 Fellows of the Academy, as it may deem expedient, to facilitate the 

 administration of the affairs of the Academy or to promote its interests. 



Article 6. At its March meeting it shall receive reports from the 

 President, the Secretaries, the Treasurer, and the Standing Commit- 

 tees, on the appropriations severally needed for the ensuing financial 

 year. At the same meeting the Treasurer shall report on the expected 

 income of the various Funds and from all other sources during the 

 same year. 



A report from the Council shall be submitted to the Academy, for 

 action, at the March meeting, recommending the appropriation which 

 in the opinion of the Council should be made. 



On the recommendation of the Council, special appropriations may 

 be made at any Stated Meeting of the Academy, or at a Special Meet- 

 ing called for the purpose. 

 See Chap. x. art. 3. 



Article 7. After the death of a Fellow or Foreign Honorary 

 Member, it shall appoint a member of the Academy to prepare a bio- 

 graphical notice for publication in the Proceedings. 



