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immediate rulings
on points of dispute or doubt, so they should have: 
(i) 
A sound knowledge of the relevant issues 
(ii) 
An ability to make up his/her mind 
(iii) 
Skill in communicating clearly, but tactfully and in a courteous manner 
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CHAPTER 6
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ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE AND COMMITTEES 
 
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(b) 
The Chair should be and be seen to be 
impartial
. There will be times when criticism is expressed 
which they personally may find unfair, or when there is a strong clash of opinion between other 
committee members. In either situation, whatever their personal views, the Chair should treat 
opponents with equal fairness. 
(c) 
The Chair should have the 
discretion
to know when to insist on 
strict observance
of correct 
procedure, and when a certain amount of 
relaxation
will ease the tension. 
(d) 
The Chair should be 
punctual
and regular in attendance at meetings. If they cannot give the 
duties the appropriate amount of time and attention, they should consider resigning. 
5.1.2 The committee secretary 
(a) Duties 
before
committee meeting: 
(i) 
Fixing the date and time of the meeting 
(ii) 
Choosing and preparing the location of the meeting 
(iii) 
Preparing and issuing various documents 
(b) Duties 
at
the meeting: assisting the Chair, making notes 
(c) Duties 
after
the meeting: preparing minutes, acting on and communicating decisions 
5.2 Types of committee 
Committees can be classified according to the 
power
they exercise. 
(a) 
Executive committees 
have the power to govern or administer. The board of directors of a limited 
company is itself a 'committee' appointed by the shareholders, to the extent that it governs or 
administers.
(b)