Which committee has the most work in preparing for the convention?

1. The Programming Committee.
2. The Credentials Committee.
3. The Rules Committee.
4. The Reference Committee.

What is done with the report of the Program Committee?

1. It is adopted by a majority vote.
2. The assembly may amend it.
3. There is no such report.
4. Nothing is done once it is presented.

What is the purpose of the Reference Committee?

1.   ?    To examine resolutions that are to come before the assembly and to recommend what to do with them.
2.   ?    To act as a resource that can check the records of the society if any question arises.
3.   ?    There is no such committee.
4.   ?    To make recommendations for any member that may need one.

How many reference committees are there?

1.   ?    As many as are needed to handle the resolutions that arise.
2.   ?    Only one.
3.   ?    There is no such committee.
4.   ?    One for each resolution.

What happens to a resolution that goes to a reference committee?

1. It is reviewed by the committee.
2. It is presented at a meeting open to all members of the society.
3. The committee may meet with the initiators of the resolution to discuss it.
4. It may be rewritten by the committee.

How often may a member speak about a resolution at an open hearing?

1.   ?    Once
2.   ?    Twice
3.   ?    As often as desired.
4.   ?    Members may not speak at the hearing.

During an open hearing concerning a resolution, what do the members of the Reference Committee do?

1.   ?    Listen to the opinions of the members of the society.
2.   ?    Debate the pros and cons of the resolution.
3.   ?    Vote on whether to recommend the resolution or not.
4.   ?    The members do not attend the open hearing.

Which of the following may a Reference Committee do?

1. Recommend that the resolution be adopted.
2. Recommend that the resolution be sent to a committee for more work.
3. Recommend that a resolution be defeated.
4. Recommend amendments to the resolution.

How many types of consent agenda can a Reference Committee make?

1.   ?    Two
2.   ?    One
3.   ?    Three
4.   ?    Four

If the Reference Committee thinks a resolution will be easily defeated, what can it do with the resolution?

1.   ?    Put it on a consent agenda for motions to be defeated.
2.   ?    Present it to the full assembly with the recommendation that it be accepted.
3.   ?    Not report the resolution to the assembly.
4.   ?    Present the resolution on the same consent agenda with items to be approved.

When the Reference Committee presents a consent agenda, what may members do?

1. They can adopt the agenda.
2. They may order items off the agenda by one member so requesting.
3. They may order items off the agenda by a majority vote.
4. They may not remove any item.

When there is a consent agenda for rejection, an aye vote means _____.

1.   ?    that the motions included are to be rejected
2.   ?    that the motions included are to be adopted
3.   ?    that the motions included are not to be rejected, but will be given a full vote later
4.   ?    that the motions are returned to the committee for further consideration

When does the Reference Committee present its recommendations for motions?

1.   ?    When the motion is placed before the assembly.
2.   ?    When it delivers its initial report.
3.   ?    It cannot make any recommendations.
4.   ?    After the motion has been voted on.

The Parliamentary Authority yields to which of the following?

1. Civil law
2. The bylaws
3. The charter
4. Standing rules

Should a committee's report be adopted?

1.   ?    No, unless the report is to be published.
2.   ?    Yes, this is standard procedure.
3.   ?    Yes, as it shows confidence in the committee.
4.   ?    No, reports should never be adopted.

Should the board use the minutes of a committee as a report of the committee?

1.   ?    No, as they often contain material that is for internal use of the committee only.
2.   ?    No, as the minutes may not be seen by anybody not on the committee.
3.   ?    Yes, as this is the most expedient way to do business.
4.   ?    Yes, as the minutes are really a report.

For a board of eighteen, should the president vote and debate issues?

1. The president should not debate as he is a facilitator.
2. The president can vote when the vote is a tie.
3. The president should present important facts that he knows.
4. The president should fully participate in meetings.

Can a board meet via e-mail?

1. No, as the members are not in simultaneous communication.
2. No, but the members can use e-mail to exchange ideas.
3. Yes, this is a good way to meet.
4. Yes, if it is coupled with a telephone exchange which is the actual meeting.

If an organization can not get a quorum for a long time, what should it do?

1. Contact all the members and inform them of the problem.
2. Contact a lawyer to see if there are any legal remedies.
3. Conduct business anyway and ignore the problem.
4. Go out of business as nothing can be done.

Is a president-elect structure good for an organization?

1. It depends upon the organization.
2. Yes, as this provides continuation.
3. No, as it means that the organization is stuck with one person.
4. This system is not allowed.