Where are standing committees listed?

• A. The Constitution
• B. The Journal
• C. The By-Laws
• D. The Rules of Order

Answer: (C)

Standing committees are part of the ongoing governance setup, and their existence, duties, and how members are chosen are typically defined in the By-Laws. The By-Laws lay out the organization’s internal structure and rules that persist over time, so they are the place where permanent committees are listed and described. The Constitution usually covers the fundamental purpose and framework of the organization, not the specific roster of standing committees. The Journal records what happened in meetings—reports, motions, and actions taken—but it isn’t the formal source for listing ongoing committees. The Rules of Order govern how meetings are conducted and how business is managed, not which committees exist.