Ad Hoc Committee

/æd hɒk kəˈmɪti/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A temporary committee established for a specific purpose or task, often within a legal or organizational context.
    The board formed an ad hoc committee to investigate the compliance issues.

Forms

  • ad hoc committees

Commentary

Ad hoc committees are typically created for a limited duration and dissolve once their purpose is fulfilled, distinguishing them from permanent committees.

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