Originally called the Long Range Planning Committee, it was conceived in January, 1968. It is composed of three members at the Assistant Superintendent level, who report to the Superintendent of the institution. The Committee makes reports and offers recommendations to the Superintendent and offers general guidance by means of long range determination to the various sections of the institution. The committee changed its name to Planning and Operations in August of 1969. It handles most internal problems and helps compose general institute policy. Among matters discussed in the minutes are: personnel problems, physical plant use and operations, fiscal matters, and patient affairs.