Which of the following statements about reporting from committees is true?

• A. Committees report to the board.
• B. Committees report directly to the general membership in large meetings.
• C. Committees report to external agencies for approval.
• D. Committees report only to their own members.

Answer: (A)

Committees exist to study issues and present recommendations to the organization’s leadership. The proper channel for that work is the board, which has the authority to review the committee’s findings and take action or set policy. This arrangement keeps governance centralized and ensures decisions reflect overall goals. Reporting to the general membership in large meetings would bypass the board and slow or complicate decision-making. Reporting to external agencies would go beyond the organization’s authority. And reporting only to their own members would limit accountability and the flow of information needed for proper governance. So, committees report to the board.