Guest Loose Posted February 22, 2012 at 08:37 PM Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 at 08:37 PM I see nothing in the book about "Steering Committee." Is a "steering committee" by definition a standing committee? That is, is it by definition authorized to act for the society or by definition have business automatically referred to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Britton Posted February 22, 2012 at 08:47 PM Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 at 08:47 PM IMO, a steering committee is generally a standing committee that deals with long term or strategic planning of an organization. How your organization defines this term is up to the committee's appointing authority, governing documents and applicable rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wynn Posted February 22, 2012 at 08:48 PM Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 at 08:48 PM I see nothing in the book about "Steering Committee." Is a "steering committee" by definition a standing committee? That is, is it by definition authorized to act for the society or by definition have business automatically referred to it?They is who drives the car. RONR does not define a steering committee. It also does not characterize a standing committee as "by definition authorized to act for the society" or "by definition have business automatically referred to it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Loose Posted February 22, 2012 at 09:08 PM Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 at 09:08 PM IMO, a steering committee is generally a standing committee that deals with long term or strategic planning of an organization. How your organization defines this term is up to the committee's appointing authority, governing documents and applicable rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted February 22, 2012 at 09:09 PM Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 at 09:09 PM Thanks. I am a newbie. What means "IMO" and is it etiquette to bother you with "thank you" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstackpo Posted February 22, 2012 at 09:13 PM Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 at 09:13 PM IMO -- In my opinionThanks are appreciated by RONR doesn't require them. Especially if you have to fight your way past the CAPTCHA business just to be grateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted February 23, 2012 at 02:09 AM Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 at 02:09 AM Is a "steering committee" by definition a standing committee?Not necessarily. Some Steering Committees are like that, but I've also seen others which are appointed to handle some specific event, and thus are more in the nature of special committees.That is, is it by definition authorized to act for the society or by definition have business automatically referred to it?That's not necessarily the definition of a steering committee. But if that's what the Steering Committee does, yes, it's a standing committee.IMO, a steering committee is generally a standing committee that deals with long term or strategic planning of an organization.I've seen them as special committees too. I think some organizations just like the term "Steering Committee." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. J. Posted February 23, 2012 at 11:49 PM Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 at 11:49 PM They is who drives the car. RONR does not define a steering committee. It also does not characterize a standing committee as "by definition authorized to act for the society" or "by definition have business automatically referred to it."I was going to suggest it was the captain of the Bulldog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmuel Gerber Posted February 24, 2012 at 01:36 AM Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 at 01:36 AM I see nothing in the book about "Steering Committee." Is a "steering committee" by definition a standing committee? That is, is it by definition authorized to act for the society or by definition have business automatically referred to it?This doesn't really answer your question (actually, it doesn't answer your question at all), but here is a quote from page 465 of RONR (11th ed.):"Some state ornational organizations find it advisable to employ a parliamentarianthroughout the year to assist with any questionsthat may arise in interpreting bylaws and rules, or in connectionwith the work of the board and of officers or committees.In such a case, the parliamentarian’s duties extend beyondgiving opinions to the presiding officer during meetings, andmay include assisting in the planning and steering of businessto be introduced." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trina Posted February 24, 2012 at 01:31 PM Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 at 01:31 PM This doesn't really answer your question (actually, it doesn't answer your question at all), but here is a quote from page 465 of RONR (11th ed.):"Some state ornational organizations find it advisable to employ a parliamentarianthroughout the year to assist with any questionsthat may arise in interpreting bylaws and rules, or in connectionwith the work of the board and of officers or committees.In such a case, the parliamentarian’s duties extend beyondgiving opinions to the presiding officer during meetings, andmay include assisting in the planning and steering of businessto be introduced."Just proof that a searchable version of the text does exist . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted February 24, 2012 at 02:41 PM Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 at 02:41 PM Just proof that a searchable version of the text does exist .Well, Shmuel may have a Word DOC of the final version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trina Posted February 24, 2012 at 03:09 PM Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 at 03:09 PM Well, Shmuel may have a Word DOC of the final version. I didn't mean to suggest that the searchable version was in the hands of the hoi polloi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wynn Posted February 24, 2012 at 03:13 PM Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 at 03:13 PM Well, Shmuel may have a Word DOC of the final version. Let's hope he's running a Mac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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