Definition
A group of volunteers assigned to focus on a specific area — like finance, landscaping, or architecture — usually advising the board.
A committee is a group of volunteers the board forms to focus on a specific area of community life — finance, landscaping, social events, architecture, and so on. Committees extend the board's capacity and pull in resident expertise.
Most committees advise; the board retains final decision-making authority unless the governing documents grant otherwise. A clear written charter defining each committee's purpose, scope, and reporting keeps them productive and avoids conflict.