unger and calan because his colleague who also works on our account in this field has written a very concise but good report regarding the litigation and the deferred compensation area. maybe this general topic will come up with the next deferred compensation meeting. a lot of it relates to fees and fund selection which we pay attention to. we are not unnecessarily susceptible to litigation, but all the issues that are raised pertain to what we must do. anyway, thank you. >> thank you, commissioner. madam secretary, call item 18 now. >> number 18, action item, approval of president's axhoi appointments to committees. >> board member, this is a discussion item only, and so this is the approval of appointments for committees. if there are any questions or concerns -- >> i'll move this item. >> commissioner casciato, thank you. >> second. >> commissioner, thank you. it's been moved and seconded. at this time we'll take public comment. >> reminder to those on hold to press star 3. and to continue to wait until the system indicates that you have been unmuted. moderator, do we have any cal