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+List of committees and their members:
+
+* Existing Python ML libraries investigation: GD, DWF, IG, DE
+* Dataset interface: DE, OB, OD, AB, PV
+* Learners: AB, PL, GM, IG, RP
+* Optimization: JB, PL, OD
+* Inference/sampling: JB, GD, AC
+* Job management, analysis, metrics, costs, visualization: GD, FS, PL, XM
+* Formulas/tags: FB, NB, RP, AC, OB
+* Coding style: DE, OD, DWF, FB
+
+Issues to be tackled in the future:
+
+* serialization & reproducibility 
+* job management, results analysis, metrics & costs, visualization
+* GPU portability
+* social engineering, code review and incentives
+
+Job of each committee:
+
+* name a leader
+* create a text file in this directory associated with their discussion
+* discuss the issues, write them down in this file
+* come up with an interface, protocol, or recommendations
+* bring up the issues and recommendations to the rest of the group, and get feedback
+* make sure the recommendations fit with other committees recommendations
+* update the discussion / recommendation file
+* implement documentation for these conventions in python or proper doc files as appropriate
+* implement one or a few examples that show what is typically expected
+
+What is the role of a committee (team) leader?
+
+* The committee leader takes responsibility for both the quality and
+  timeliness of the work of the committee.
+* The role of the leader is *not* to do the work of the other
+  committee members, but instead to motivate others to ensure that the
+  aims of the committee are pursued.
+* The leader should lead by example and, when necessary, reinvigorate the group
+* The leader would preferably be someone who possess both natural leadership
+  qualities and significant experience in the subject matter of the committee.
+* In choosing the leader, the other committee members must accept to
+  engage in collaboration with, and respect the leadership of, the chosen
+  leader.
+
+Concretely, the leader must:
+
+* Call meeting and set the agenda
+* Focus the efforts of the group to ensure that the committee's
+  priorities are addressed on schedule.
+* Assign well-defined tasks to team members that are to be completed
+  by a fixed deadline.
+* Ensure that the team objectives are met.
+* Followup with team members to ensure that tasks are completed and
+  objectives are followed.
+
+
+
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