The Steering Committee on the future of GEO met for their first call to mainly discuss administrative matters related to the operation of the Steering Committee. Agenda items included: • Introductions of Steering Committee members • Election of officers (co-chairs and vice-chairs) • Approval of procedures for holding virtual calls (e.g. muting, interventions, approval of agenda, etc.) • Consideration of late nominations to help achieve geographic and gender balance • Consideration of whether alternates will be allowed for Steering Committee members • Any other business