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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[September 24

AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REMODELING OF NAVY PIER (2) The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees on August 22, 1946, authorized a contract with Michael J. McDermott and Company, Chicago, for the remodeling of that part of Navy Pier leased by the University for use as the "Division of Undergraduate Studies of the University of Illinois in Chicago." Michael J. McDermott and Company are completely familiar with the Pier, having done much of the work of remodeling for the United States Navy. There was no opportunity nor time enough to secure competitive bids on this remodeling job if the Pier were to be ready for use on or about October 15. No other construction company could be chosen from among those who might be willing to accept the assignment, because the preparation of new drawings and specifications would consume a great deal of time, whereas Michael J. McDermott and Company could start the job immediately with their own previously prepared drawings. In view of these considerations, the President of the University recommended and the Executive Committee approved a contract for the remodeling of Navy Pier with Michael J. McDermott and Company on the basis of cost plus fixed fee. T h e fee will be based on the estimated cost of the project as agreed upon by the contractor and the University. T h e University will pay the fixed fee plus the actual cost of the work which may ultimately be above or below the estimate. O n m o t i o n of M r . W i l l i a m s o n , t h e B o a r d c o n c u r r e d in t h e a c t i o n of t h e E x e c u t i v e C o m m i t t e e . CLINICAL FACULTY OF THE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 1946-1947 (3) A recommendation that appointments be made (as printed in the Appendix, page 78) to the nonsalaried or clinical faculty of the College of Medicine for the academic year beginning September I, 1946; and that the President of the University be authorized to make such additional appointments and other changes as are desirable and necessary.

On motion of Dr. Meyer, these appointments were made and authority was given as recommended.

APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS O F EXAMINERS IN ACCOUNTANCY (4) There are two vacancies on the Boards of Examiners in Accountancy to be filled. The term of Mr. F r a n k Ahlforth of the permanent Board has expired, and Mr. John W. Queenan of the Special Board has resigned. The faculty Committee on Accountancy recommends the following appointments: WILLIAM F . G. ROSS, of the firm of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell, and Company, as a member of the permanent Board for three years from July I, 1946, succeeding Mr. F r a n k Ahlforth. ROY ANDREAE, resident-partner of the firm of Price, Waterhouse, and Company, to fill the unexpired period of Mr. John W. Queenan on the Special Board of Examiners. The Director of the Department of Registration and Education has approved the appointment of Mr. Andreae. I concur in these recommendations.

On motion of Mr. Fornof, these appointments were made as recommended.

AWARD OF CERTIFICATES OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (5) T h e Committee on Accountancy recommends that the certificate of Certified Public Accountant be awarded the following who have made applications therefor under the Accountancy Act of 1943 and who have presented evidence to the Committee that they are properly qualified: 1. Candidates recommended on the basis of having satisfactorily passed the written examination given by the Special Five-Man Board of Examiners (Section 4 b ) :

ALBERT EDWARD BLUMBERG CURTIS W . CATRON JAMES C. CRUMMEY W I L L I A M W H I T I N G GRIDLEY