Which statement about standing committees is true?

• A. They are temporary and disband after achieving a task.
• B. They are permanent and established in the bylaws to perform ongoing work.
• C. They only meet during emergencies.
• D. They are elected by the assembly for each meeting.

Answer: (B)

Standing committees are permanent bodies created by the bylaws to handle ongoing, recurring work. They provide continuity across meetings and terms, with defined scopes and authority that last until the bylaws change or the committee is dissolved. That’s why the statement describing them as permanent and established in the bylaws to perform ongoing work is the best fit.

They aren’t temporary groups formed for a single task and then disband, which is how ad hoc committees operate. They aren’t limited to emergencies, since their role is ongoing rather than situational. And they aren’t elected anew for each meeting; members are typically appointed for a term or until the committee’s work is complete, rather than re-elected for every session.