Which item is 3rd in the Official FFA Manual's Order of Business?

• A. Reading & Approval of Minutes
• B. Reports of Officers & Standing Committees
• C. Special Orders
• D. Unfinished Business

Answer: (B)

In the Official FFA Manual’s Order of Business, the meeting is structured so members receive essential updates from leadership early on. The third item to be addressed is the Reports of Officers & Standing Committees. After the minutes are read and approved, hearing the officers’ reports and the standing committees’ reports provides a clear, current picture of ongoing activities, decisions, and status. This ensures everyone is informed before moving on to other time-sensitive or open-ended items.

Special Orders are items set for a specific time or condition to be taken up later, and Unfinished Business covers topics carried over from the previous meeting. Hearing officer and committee reports before those items helps the chapter make informed decisions and maintain transparency. So, the third item is Reports of Officers & Standing Committees.