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Joints
and Bearings
are critical
components
to the proper
functioning
and serviceability
of structures.
The design,
specification,
fabrication,
installation
and maintenance
of joint
sealing
or bearing
systems
require
specialized
skills and
knowledge
of both
structural
and materials
engineering. 
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Under
the auspices
of ACI to
advance the
knowledge
of joints
and bearing
systems for
all types
of civil engineering
and building
structures
by accomplishing
the following:
(1) To identify Research and Development
needs more fully.
(2) To encourage Research and Development
investigations in the laboratory and the
field of both private and public organizations
and to seek financial support.
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The
Council
is a nonprofit
organization
governed
by an
Executive
Committee
comprised
of a Chairman,
Vice-Chairman,
Secretary,
Immediate
Past-Chairman
and not
more than
four members-at-large.
The officers
shall
appoint,
with the
approval
of ACI,
the members-at-large.
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The
Executive
Committee
shall
meet twice
a year,
preferably
at ACI
conventions.
An open
meeting
of the
Council
may also
be held
at ACI
conventions.
A full
meeting
of the
Council
shall
be held
at each
World
Congress.
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The
Chairman
of the
Council
shall
submit
an annual
report
of the
Council's
activities
to ACI
and to
the members
of the
Council.
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