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| What are the two classes of committees most frequently used in FFA chapters? |
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Definition
| “Standing committees” or “special committees” are the two classes of committees most frequently used in FFA chapters. |
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| Who may call committee meetings? |
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Definition
| Committee meetings may be called by the chairperson of the committee or by any two of its members. |
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| How do parliamentary rules differ in small committee meetings from those in regular chapter meetings? |
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Definition
Parliamentary rules differ in small committee meetings from those in regular chapter meetings in the following ways:
a. It is not necessary for one to rise and address the chair prior to presenting a motion or speaking
b. The chairperson does not rise to put the question or leave the chair to speak or present motions
c. It is not necessary for one to second motions |
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Term
| When a committee report contains recommendations, what disposition should be made of the report? |
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Definition
| When a committee report contains recommendations, a motion to “accept the report” should be ordered. If the motion passes, the chapter assumes responsibility for the report. |
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Term
| After a committee report has been given, should a copy of the report be filed? With whom? |
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Definition
| A copy of each committee report should be filed with the secretary. |
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Term
| Is the treasurer’s report acted upon by the chapter? Why? |
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Definition
| A financial report from the treasurer is not acted upon by the chapter. Such a report is for information only since it will later be checked by an audit committee which will make a report upon which the chapter will act. |
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Term
| After a treasurer’s report has been given, should a copy of the report be filed? With whom? |
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Definition
| After a treasurer’s report has been given, copies of the report should be filed with the auditing committee and with the secretary. |
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Term
| What major items should be contained in a treasurer’s report? |
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Definition
A treasurer’s report should contain the following major items:
a. Date of report
b. Balance on hand at date of the report
c. Receipts since last report
d. Disbursements since last report
e. Present balance
f. Signature of treasurer |
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Term
| How is reading of the minutes requested? |
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Definition
The reading of the minutes is usually requested by the president stating:
“We will now have the minutes of the previous meeting.” |
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Term
| Is it necessary for the president to sign the minutes after they have been approved by the chapter? |
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Definition
| Following the approval of the minutes, they should be signed by the president. |
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