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The chairperson, also chairman, chairwoman or chair, is the presiding officer of an organized group such as a board, committee, or deliberative assembly. The person holding the office, who is typically elected or appointed by members of the group or organisation, presides over meetings of the group, and … See more
There are three common types of chairperson in public corporations.
Chairman and CEO
The See more• Trohan, Colette Collier (2014). A Great Meeting Needs a Great Chair. A Great Meeting. ASIN B00NP7BR8O. See more
Duties at meetings
In addition to the administrative or executive duties in organizations, the chairperson presides over meetings. Such duties at meetings include:
• Calling the meeting to order
• Determining … See moreA vice- or deputy chairperson, subordinate to the chairperson, is sometimes chosen to assist and to serve as chairperson in the latter's absence, or when a motion involving the … See more
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WEBPublished by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. chair•per•son. (ˈtʃɛərˌpɜr sən) n. a person who presides over a meeting, committee, etc., or heads a board or department. [1970–75] …