Committee Organization and Operation

• Jurisdiction: United States

Committee Organization and Operation

A committee operates most effectively when it is well organized and its members abide by clearly defined rules. The minimum requirement for any committee is to select an effective chair and establish procedures by which the committee can most effectively accomplish its goals.

Selecting the Chair

The first task normally performed by any committee is to select a chair. The chair should have both leadership and communications skills. Leadership skills are necessary to harmonize the divergent elements of the committee and...