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The article presents information on the executive council meeting of the Southwestern Social Science Association held on March 28, 1970 in Dallas, Texas. The meeting was called to order by Association President Oliver Benson. Following the introduction of members of the Executive Council, President Benson asked for a motion that the minutes of the last meeting be approved as published in the June 1969 issue of the journal "Social Science Quarterly." The motion was made and approved. A motion that nominations be closed and these be declared elected by acclamation passed. Following the election of the Secretary-Treasurer and Editor of the journal, President Benson called on professor Edward P. Richard, University of Texas at Arlington. Professor Richard made a formal request in behalf of the Slavic Studies for formal representation as a separate section in the Southwestern Social Science Association. Upon completion of his request, a motion was made that the Slavic Studies Group be admitted as a formal section of the Association.

The article presents information on a general business meeting of the Southwestern Social Science Association held on March 28, 1970 in Dallas, Texas. The meeting was called to order by Association President H.J. Friedsam and the minutes of the last meeting were approved as reported in the June 1969 issue of the journal "Social Science Quarterly." William E. Swyers distributed copies of his report as Secretary-Treasurer of the Association. Following the report of the Secretary-Treasurer, President Friedsam asked professor John Willingham, Chairman of the Auditing Committee, to give his report. Professor Willingham stated that a standard short-form opinion as to the fairness of the Comparative Statement of Receipts and Disbursements for the Southwestern Social Science Association for the fiscal period ending February 28, 1970 was given by his committee. Professor Leonard Benson, Chairman of the Local Arrangements Committee, was asked to give a report pertaining to the activities of his committee during the past year. Professor Benson stated he wished to express his appreciation to William E. Swyers and his staff and professor Anthony Lis, General Program Chairman for their help and assistance.

The article presents information on a meeting of the executive council of the Southwestern Social Science Association held on March 26, 1970 in Dallas, Texas. The meeting was called to order by Association President H.J. Friedsam. Following the welcome by the President and introduction of members, the minutes of the last meeting were approved as published in full in the June 1969, issue of the journal "Social Science Quarterly." The Secretary-Treasurer was asked to give his report. Following the rendition of this report a motion was made that the report be accepted. The motion passed. The report of the Auditing Committee was presented to the group by professor John Willingham. Following the report of the Chairman of the Audit Committee, President Friedsam called on professor Seward Robb, Chairman of the Financial Policy Committee to give his committee's report. This report made several alternative suggestions applicable to the improvement of the financial position of the Association.