If a committee needs to convene, which statement is correct?

• A. The committee chair may call a meeting
• B. The committee chair or any two of a committee's members may call a meeting
• C. A simple majority vote is required
• D. The secretary can call

Answer: (B)

In this situation, the key idea is how a committee is brought together. Under standard parliamentary procedure, a meeting can be convened by the committee chair, who leads the group, or by any two members of the committee who request it. This dual path ensures leadership can start a meeting, but also allows a minimal member check to compel a meeting if needed, even if the chair isn’t available.

That’s why the best statement includes both possibilities—the chair may call a meeting, and any two members may call a meeting. The other options don’t fit as well: simply having a simple majority vote doesn’t initiate a meeting, it governs decisions made at the meeting; and the secretary alone calling a meeting isn’t the usual authority unless specifically authorized.