Which of the following describes who can initiate a call to a meeting?

• A. The committee chair
• B. The committee chair or any two of a committee's members
• C. Any member
• D. Only the vice-chair

Answer: (B)

In committees, the power to call a meeting comes from two practical sources: the chair can call a meeting, and, if members see a need, a small petition from members can trigger one. This protects the group by keeping leadership effective while ensuring members have a direct path to address urgent business. That’s why the description that fits best is that the chair or any two of the committee’s members can initiate a call to a meeting. It recognizes the chair’s role to lead, but also empowers members to act when necessary without relying on a single person. The other options imply that only the chair or only the vice-chair can do it, or that any single member could call a meeting, which doesn’t align with the standard balance of authority.