CP CP Committees & Special Bodies

Question 1

What is the fundamental difference between a 'standing committee' and a 'special committee'?

Accepted Answer

Standing committees are permanent; special committees dissolve when their task ends

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Standing committees have more members

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Special committees report to the board; standing committees report to the membership

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Special committees may not spend money

Question 2

In a committee meeting, what rule about quorum differs from a full assembly meeting?

Accepted Answer

Committee quorum is always a majority of members, not a fixed number

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Committees do not require quorum to meet informally

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Committee quorum equals one-third of members

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Committees may not waive quorum requirements

Question 3

Which officer is responsible for referring matters to the appropriate standing committee?

Accepted Answer

President/Chair

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Secretary

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Treasurer

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Parliamentarian

Question 4

A committee 'rises and reports' when it wants to:

Accepted Answer

Return business to the full assembly

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Permanently dissolve the committee

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Request additional time to study the matter

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Elect a new committee chair

Question 5

Can a committee take binding action on behalf of the organization without assembly approval?

Accepted Answer

Only if the bylaws grant the committee that specific authority

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Yes, if a majority of the committee agrees

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Yes, standing committees always have full authority

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No, all committee actions must be ratified by the full board first

Question 6

When a committee report is presented to the assembly, who typically moves to adopt the report's recommendations?

Accepted Answer

The committee chair on behalf of the committee

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Any member wishing to support the report

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The presiding officer

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The secretary who recorded the committee's minutes