What is a chairperson?
Q: What is a chairperson?
A: A chairperson is a person who presides over meetings for a corporation or any other meeting.
Q: What is the role of a chairman in a corporation?
A: The chairman of a corporation only conducts the meetings and is not the chief executive officer.
Q: Can the term "chairman" be used for both men and women?
A: Yes, although some prefer to use the terms "chairperson", "madame chairman", or "chairwoman."
Q: What governs the conduct of meetings?
A: The conduct of meetings is governed by the organization's by-laws or charter, or more formally, Parliamentary procedure for government organizations or large meetings generally.
Q: Is the chairperson ever referred to as "chair"?
A: Rarely, though in educational institutions, a "chair" indicates a specific endowed position on a faculty.
Q: Can the chairperson make executive decisions for a corporation?
A: No, the chairperson only presides over meetings.
Q: What is the difference between a chairperson and a chief executive officer?
A: A chairperson presides over meetings, while a chief executive officer is responsible for the overall management of a corporation.
