A committee charter should include which elements?

• A. Budget, location, equipment list.
• B. Purpose, scope, membership, responsibilities, reporting requirements, and duration.
• C. Meeting times only.
• D. Voting thresholds only.

Answer: (B)

A committee charter defines how the committee will exist and operate, so the main idea being tested is what governance details must be spelled out to guide its work. The strongest set of elements covers the purpose and scope (why the committee exists and what it can or cannot do), who is involved (membership), what is expected of those members (responsibilities), how progress and decisions are communicated (reporting requirements), and how long the charter applies (duration). Together, these pieces establish the committee’s authority, accountability, and life cycle.

The other options focus on operational details or a single aspect, but they don’t provide the full framework. Budget, location, and equipment are resources and logistics rather than defining the committee’s mandate and governance. Meeting times or voting thresholds alone don’t establish purpose, boundaries, accountability, or duration.