executive (adjective, ex-ec-u-tive, \ ɪɡˈzekjətɪv \) committee (noun, com-mit-tee, \ kəˈmɪti \)
Definition: is a group of executives that possess certain powers and is assigned to accomplish a specific task by the board of directors. Such a committee is responsible both for coming to a certain decision and for making sure that it will be carried out. An ordinary executive committee includes the positions of a chairman, a vice-chairman, an assistant, and a financial officer, and is usually tasked with devising strategies, as well as creating and implementing new policies.
In a Sentence:
- Recently, Clara has joined the executive committee at Ronalds after demonstrating how quickly she can make even the toughest of decisions.
- An executive committee meeting was called on Monday to decide whether our company should shift its focus towards a younger audience.
- I think it’s long overdue that a woman has found herself on our executive committee.
Synonyms and related words: board of directors, CEO, executive assistant, executive branch, ad hoc committee
