Who has the authority to appoint committees as authorized by the bylaws?

• A. The advisor.
• B. The president.
• C. The board of directors.
• D. The executive committee.

Answer: (B)

The president has the authority to appoint committees as authorized by the bylaws because the president serves as the executive leader responsible for carrying out the organization’s activities and implementing the bylaws. This role is designed to keep work moving between meetings by forming committees to handle specific tasks, while the board retains overall governance. The bylaws typically specify that the president can appoint committees (often with some form of board ratification or oversight), which ensures committees exist to get things done efficiently without waiting for board meetings. The advisor generally provides guidance rather than formal appointments. The board of directors sets policy and may establish committees or approve appointments, but the explicit authority to appoint is commonly assigned to the president. The executive committee has defined powers to act within its scope, not to appoint all committees unless the bylaws say so.