1. ROLL OF ASSEMBLY (Business Committee)

That the Assembly adopt the roll of members, subject to any alterations advised to the General Secretary no later than 5.30pm on Monday 17 July 2000.

2. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT (Business Committee)

That the Assembly elect Ian James Mitchell Haire as President of the Assembly, to hold office until the installation of his successor at the next ordinary meeting of the Assembly.

3. APPOINTMENT OF BUSINESS COMMITTEE (Business Committee)

That the Assembly appoint the following persons as members of the Business Committee for the Ninth Assembly: Jan Trengove (Chairperson), Geoff Collins, James Haire, Marelle Harisun, Gregor Henderson, Bruce Irvine, Taek Lee, Karan Hudson, John Mavor, Jan Oliver, Brian Robins, Ian Tozer (further names to come).

4. APPOINTMENT OF MINUTE SECRETARIES (Business Committee)

That the Assembly appoint the following persons as minute secretaries: Margaret Burns, Gillian Stone (further names to come).

5. ORDER OF BUSINESS (Business Committee)

That the Assembly approve the order of business and timetable submitted by the Business Committee, noting that decisions to vary the order of business and timetable may be taken by the Assembly at any time.