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

Answer

Standing committees are permanent, ongoing bodies; special (ad hoc) committees are created for a specific purpose and cease to exist once that purpose is fulfilled.

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

Answer

Unless the governing documents specify otherwise, committee quorum is a majority of the committee's membership.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

President/Chair

Answer

The president or presiding officer typically has authority to refer matters to committees consistent with the bylaws and rules.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Return business to the full assembly

Answer

When a committee of the whole or quasi-committee rises, it returns to the status of the regular assembly and presents its recommendations.

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

Answer

Committees act on the authority delegated to them; only explicit bylaw or assembly authorization allows a committee to take binding action.

(CP) Certified Parliamentarian Practice Test

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CP CP Committees & Special Bodies