What is a committee with power?

• A. A committee authorized to act on behalf of the assembly.
• B. A committee that investigates and makes recommendations only.
• C. A committee that cannot act without majority vote.
• D. A committee that handles only administrative tasks.

Answer: (A)

A committee with power means authority has been given to it to act for the entire assembly. When the assembly delegates power, the committee can make decisions, adopt policies, approve expenditures, or enter into agreements on behalf of the group, within the limits set by the assembly’s motion or by-laws. This lets the body move efficiently on matters that fall squarely within the committee’s remit without needing the full assembly to vote on every item.

This is different from a committee that only investigates and makes recommendations; such a body studies issues and reports back but cannot bind the organization by itself. It’s also distinct from a committee that must rely on a majority vote for any action in general procedure, which describes how decisions are made rather than what authority the committee has. And a committee limited to administrative tasks lacks the authority to make binding policy or financial decisions for the larger group.

So, the option describing a committee authorized to act on behalf of the assembly is the one that reflects a committee with power.