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Abstract

Council-related committees have an important role in representing the perspective of the core membership of the American Chemical Society and contribute to governance decisions. Over the past few years, the Committee on Committees (ConC) has been reviewing the committee structure and the appointment process as it strives to fulfill its mission to ensure that ACS committees are inclusive, optimally organized, resourced, and engaged. As part of our process of looking for opportunities to improve the committee system, ConC partnered with McKinley Advisors, a consulting group with knowledge of ACS and other organizations in the nonprofit space, to review current committee structures and functions and to provide actionable recommendations that support the following ideal future: The portfolio of ACS committees and related governance processes reflects the current and anticipated needs of the society. ACS committees effectively collaborate to advance the mission and vision of the society. The membership, participation, and leadership