The Standard Code #45

Which of the following is a valid reason for removal from office?
1. Refusal to cooperate with the president.
2. Misrepresentation of the organization to people outside the organization.
3. Conviction for a felon.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is a valid reason for removal from office?
1. Poor performance due to lack of ability.
2. Negligence that is not willful.
3. A tendency to create friction or disagreement.
4. None of the other answers is correct.
Which of the following must be included in procedures for suspending or removing officers?
1. Adequate notice to the officer.
2. A fair hearing.
3. The right to counsel.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
An officer accused of doing something for which they can be dismissed ____.
1. must be given a chance to present a defense
2. can be given a chance to present a defense if the assembly wants
3. has no right to be heard
4. may be given a chance to present a defense if the assembly votes to dismiss her.
An officer or member who feels that they are not treated properly _____.
1. must exhaust procedures within the organization before going to court
2. can usually appeal directly to a court
3. never has a right to go to court
4. must go directly to the courts
Which group performs the bulk of the work for the organization?
1. Committees
2. Boards
3. The officers
4. The general assembly
Committees should be used _____.
1. to formulate proposals
2. to bury issues that are unpopular
3. to reward members
4. All of the other answers are correct.
How many advantages for committees are listed?
1. 6
2. 7
3. 5
4. 8
Which of the following are advantages of committees?
1. Greater freedom to discuss issues.
2. Able to give more time to each subject.
3. Informal procedures can be used.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following are advantages of committees?
1. Experts and consultants can be made good use of.
2. Less publicity for matters that are delicate.
3. Hearings can be held to hear opinions.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The term of service of a standing committee is _____.
1. usually the same as those of the officers
2. usually only for one year
3. always staggered
4. None of the other answers is correct.
What does a standing committee handle?
1. Items that are assigned to it by the bylaws.
2. Matters referred by the assembly.
3. Matters sent to it by the board.
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Where should standing committees be authorized?
1. In the bylaws
2. In the standing rules
3. In the charter
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Another name for an ad hoc committee is _____.
1. a special committee
2. a standing committee
3. a board
4. an executive committee
When does a special committee cease to exist?
1. When its final report is issued.
2. When new officers are elected.
3. When the current assembly adjourns
4. At the end of the current year.
Who has the inherent power to appoint committees?
1. The president
2. The board
3. The assembly
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Committees are classified by the nature of their jobs as ____.
1. deliberative or for action
2. for action or for doing things
3. deliberative or for discussion
4. None of the other answers is correct.
It is important for deliberative committees to _____.
1. be representative of the organization
2. represent the organization to the public
3. repress unfavorable information
4. All of the other answers are correct.
An action committee should be composed of _____.
1. members who favor the action
2. members who both favor and oppose the action
3. members who are neutral about the action
4. All of the other answers are correct.
How does the role of a committee chair differ from that of an assembly chair?
1. A committee chair takes an active role in deliberations.
2. A committee chair has less authority to control matters.
3. A committee chair cannot take part in discussions.
4. A committee chair serves at the pleasure of the members.

The Standard Code #45

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