Council Minutes 1955

Minutes signed by successive Presidents and deputising Chairmen. Routine matters discussed include: financial accounts; nominations, resignations and decease of members; lists of papers; and publications received or exchanged.

Items of note include (by meeting date): 

21 Jan. Discussion on purchase of adjoining properties to Institution House. 1954 James Clayton Memorial Prize awarded to Christopher Hinton.

18 Feb. Branches to set up Advisory Panels.

18 Mar. Invitation from the Times to contribute article on the prospects of Mechanical Engineering [to appear in a supplement].

1 Apr. Proposed amendments to By-laws include enforcement of quorum regulations.

22 Jul. Report from President's visit to United States.

21 Oct. New Rule for Advisory Panels in Local Branches.

18 Nov. Appointment of Kenneth Platt (1909-1985) as Deputy Secretary. Uncertainty over accepting 'A' levels as exempting examinations. European and United States Engineering Conference (EUSEC) resolutions on matters including joint ventures with other organisations, rules for exchanges of visiting lecturers, regulations for abstracting papers.