15. Budget Proposal and National Subscriptions for 2000-1
The Treasurer reviewed the Proposed Budget (See Attachment 2-
pdf file 329KB) for
the biennium 2000-1 and the proposed National Subscription (see
Attachment 3 - pdf file 10KB). He commented
that investment earnings have been high, but a correction is expected.
The Union's sound financial position is due to expense control,
investment performance, and the regular increase of the National
Subscription. It is important to maintain the principle of a regular
increase in National Subscription to prevent the recurrence of
the situation that led to the difficult financial situation of
the early 1990s.
The Belgian delegation moved that the recommendation of the
Treasurer to increase the National Subscription by 1% in 2000
and 2001 be accepted.
The Belgian delegation moved that the proposed budget for 2000-1
be approved.
The Delegate from the Czech Republic commented that the formula
used to calculate individual National Subscriptions could be changed.
The Executive Director described the origin of the formula and
the considerations that had gone into its development. The French
delegation stated that they were opposed to any increase in the
National Subscription and noted that only one ICSU Union has a
larger budget. The President noted that there is only one chemical
Union in ICSU, while there are 14 biological Unions.
The Hungarian Delegate commented that the current National Subscriptions
are not equitable and should be modified to decrease the burden
on the smaller countries. The Italian Delegate commented that
in many cases the national budgets for international scientific
activities are fixed. The German Delegate commented that IUPAC
should make its work more visible to the chemical industry.The
Delegate from Argentina supported the increase in the National
Subscription, but suggested that the formula used to calculate
individual National Subscriptions be reexamined. The Delegate
from Japan asked that in future the individual National Subscriptions
not be changed after approval by the Council.
The motion to approve the proposed National Subscriptions for
2000 and 2001 was put to the vote. The results were: For: 85;
Against: 18; Abstain: 26. The motion passed, having more than
50% of the votes cast.
The motion to approve the proposed Budget for 2000-1 was put
to the vote. The results were: For: 85; Against: 18; Abstain 26.
The motion passed, having more than 50% of the votes cast.