Advice Note 2 - Committee procedures

These notes will help committees of voluntary groups understand their basic responsibilities. They describe procedures that can help committees prevent problems occurring. The notes outline the responsibilities of committee members as well as the roles of officer-bearers eg chair, secretary, treasurer.

Also included in this guide is a set of basic Standing Orders, an agreed set of rules or regulations committees can adopt to ensure that meetings run smoothly and that people know what to expect and are treated fairly.