Committee Leadership

/kəˈmɪti ˈliːdərʃɪp/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The authority and role held by individuals or a subgroup guiding a committee’s operations, agenda, and decision-making processes within legal or organizational frameworks.
    Effective committee leadership is crucial for ensuring that the committee operates within its legal mandates and achieves its objectives.

Commentary

In legal drafting, clarify the specific powers and limits of committee leadership to avoid ambiguity in governance documents.

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