Special Committee
/ˈspɛʃəl kəˈmɪt.i/
Definitions
- (n.) A temporary board-appointed group tasked with investigating or handling specific corporate matters requiring independent judgment.
The board formed a special committee to review the merger proposal.
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- special committees
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Commentary
Special committees are often established to manage conflicts of interest or to carry out independent investigations within an organization.
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