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• Two MAB reps sit on the SAB, and vice-versa. Group agrees it is very helpful to have both perspectives represented.
• Scientific Director position was approved by SAB on 9/16. Position description link.
  • SAB adopted its bylaws on 9/16 and elected a chair.

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  • If we implement we will need to provide options of what they "get" for additional funding
  • This strategy may be perceived as bad planning/price gouging (since this is the first year of sustainability and we are already asking for more money).
  • Need to explain why we need more money than projected in our 5-year plan
• Recommendation: provide usage chart to demonstrate usage trends, without solicitation, to top 25 users

• Idea of adding new membership tiers - including scientific societies as contributors (and the idea of publishers/societies)

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• Link to reserve policy proposal
• Scientific Director was not budgeted and we are hoping to fund it using reserve funds for 2013. Ideally we will get to a reserve of $300,000 by CY17.
• Two policies using the reserve fund: operating funds for emergencies; and, development funds to support special projects, like scientific directors. 

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• Recommendation:

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• Reserve policy approved

Scientific Director

• SD position is budgeted for *.*4 FTE to help with benefits scenario. Ginsburg wants to transfer away from day-to-day, but will still be engaged in SAB (and other moderation tasks).
• This is an interim of 1-2 years.

•   Hiring  Hiring process will follow Cornell HR policies. Input from MAB and SAB will be sought
• The scientific director position may allow Cornell to rethink the amount of time that other roles' (user support, etc.) contribute to support arXiv. Unsure at this point if this person become the 'face' of arXiv.

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• Recommendation:

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• SC position approved

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Development Effort

• The board approved the modification of CY 14 IT staffing from 1.5 FTE to 2.5 FTE

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