About the ACR Reference Committees
In accordance with ACR bylaws, Reference Committees are groups of not less than four Councilors. In practice, Reference Committees usually consist of approximately 7 Councilors and supporting ACR staff selected by the Speaker to conduct open hearings on matters of business of the College. Having heard discussion on the subjects assigned to them, the Reference Committee, in executive session, develops a report with recommendations that is presented to the Council for disposition.