The Standard Code #44

How many general types of powers, duties, and responsibilities for officers are there?
1. 2
2. 3
3. 1
4. 6
What are legislative powers, duties, and responsibilities?
1. They are ones provided for by statue or law.
2. They are ones which can be delegated in all cases.
3. They are powers etc. that are only expressly given.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
How many types of administrative duties are there?
1. 2
2. 3
3. 1
4. 6
What do discretionary powers rely on?
1. Trust
2. Wisdom
3. Integrity
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Discretionary powers assigned by bylaws, statue, or charter can ____.
1. never be delegated
2. be delegated only by the board
3. be delegated by the assembly
4. be delegated by the officer responsible for them
What are ministerial duties and powers?
1. Ones that involve no use of discretion.
2. Ones where the functions are mechanical or clerical.
3. Ones that can be delegated.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If a committee delegates some job to others, _____.
1. the committee remains responsible for what is done
2. responsibility totally transfers to those who are delegated to do the job
3. the committee can transfer responsibility if it so desires
4. A committee cannot delegate a job to others.
Where should the term of office be defined?
1. In the bylaws
2. In the Parliamentary Authority
3. In the standing rules
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If there are term limits, they are in _____.
1. the bylaws
2. the parliamentary authority
3. the standing rules
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Term limits may _____.
1. prevent domination by one group
2. limit the rights of members to elect who they wish
3. not work for the overall good of the society
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If a member serves a partial term and there are term limits, the member _____.
1. may be elected to a full term
2. must be elected to a full term
3. is in office for a full term
4. cannot be elected to a full term
If the requirements for an office include serving a term in another office, a member must serve ____.
1. at least half of a term in the first office
2. at least one day in the first office
3. a full term in the first office
4. Such a limitation is not valid as it limits the rights of the membership.
If an election is delayed for some reason, ____.
1. the current officers continue in office
2. the organization is leaderless
3. only the president is in office
4. None of the other answers are correct.
The rules for vacancies should be _____.
1. in the bylaws
2. in the standing rules
3. in the parliamentary authority
4. All of the other answers are correct.
When an officer has abandoned an office, the board or members should _____.
1. declare the office vacant before electing somebody into the office
2. just fill the office
3. hold a trial to remove the officer and then fill the office
4. None of the other answers is correct.
How is a vacancy filled?
1. By the body that originally elected the officer is bylaws are silent.
2. By the body that is given the right in the bylaws.
3. Sometimes by the membership in a special election
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If some group other than the membership fills an office, ____.
1. the term is only to the next election
2. the term is until the next time that office is up for election
3. the term is for a full term
4. the term is determined by the group filling the office
Where should removal and suspension of officers be provided for?
1. The bylaws
2. The standing rules
3. The parliamentary authority
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Who can remove an officer, directors, or committee members?
1. The power that originally elected or appointed them.
2. The board
3. The assembly
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is a valid reason for removal from office?
1. Willful neglect of duty.
2. Failure to disclose necessary information on matters of business.
3. Unauthorized use of organization funds.
4. All of the other answers are correct.

The Standard Code #44

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