Potential Ad Hoc Committees
Carter McNamara, PhD, Free Management Library, www.managementhelp.org
The following chart lists and describes ad hoc board committees, i.e., committees that exist to accomplish a goal then close down. The list is not meant to suggest that all these committees should exist; it is up to the organization to determine which committees to set-up and what they should do.
The following descriptions are intended to portray various functions often conducted by ad hoc board committees, i.e., committees that exist to accomplish a goal and then cease to exist. Note that the following list is not intended to suggest that all of these committees should exist; it's ultimately up to the organization to determine which committees should exist and what they should do.
Audit | Plans and supports audit of a major functions, e.g., finances, programs or organization |
Campaign (nonprofit) | Plans and coordinates major fundraising event; sometimes a subcommittee of the Fundraising Committee |
Ethics | Develops and applies guidelines for ensuring ethical behavior and resolving ethical conflicts |
Events (or Programs) | Plans and coordinates major events, such as fundraising (nonprofits), team-building or planning; sometimes a subcommittee of the Fundraising Committee |
Nominations | Identifies needed board member skills, suggests potential members and orients new members; sometimes a subcommittee of the Board Development Committee |
Research | Conducts specific research and/or data gathering to make decisions about a current major function in the organization |