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Mr. Ripley described the difference between the other bureaus of the Institution over which the Regents and the Secretary have complete administrative responsibility, such as the National Portrait Gallery, the National Air and Space Museum, and the Hirshhorn Museum.

Inasmuch as Mr. Hughes will be studying the Smithsonian's basic authorities contained in its legislative charter which incorporates those questions referred to by the Chancellor, concerning the "satellite" institutions, the Board will await the results of that study. However, the Chancellor was authorized to appoint a subcommittee of three Regents to consider these relationships, should he consider it to be necessary in the future.

[[underlined]] Next Meetings: [[/underlined]]

Plans are currently being explored to have an Executive Committee meeting and a Regents meeting on or about September 27. The Regents are being asked concerning their availability.

[[underlined]] Adjournment [[/underlined]]

The meeting was adjourned at 12:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:

[[signed]] S. Dillon Ripley [[/signed]]
S. Dillon Ripley, Secretary
Smithsonian Institution