A committee should be viewed as a “team” within the chapter. The chair of the committee is the leader of that team. A chapter with a strong, working committee system can accomplish a great deal in a small amount of time.
The Purpose of Committees:
To plan activities
To assign tasks
To brainstorm ideas
To evaluate the value of a project
To decide on action or carry out an assignment
To follow through and complete a job
To presents programs, ideas and policies to the chapter
Executive Committee: Chapters of Phi Kappa Tau coordinate the work of all officers and committees by forming an executive committee to direct overall plans.
Standing Committee: Usually exist for the duration of a term. Usually has a continuing task (recruitment committee, risk management committee, etc.).
Special Committee: Usually appointed for a specific task. Has a definite job to do and time limit in which to get it done (awards committee, dance or formal committee, etc.).