Which of the following is NOT typically a standing committee?

• A. Budget/finance
• B. Grounds
• C. Human resources
• D. Newsletter

Answer: (C)

Standing committees are permanent groups created to handle ongoing, recurring areas of governance and operations, providing regular oversight and reporting to the board. Among the common setups, the budget/finance committee handles financial planning and monitoring each year, the grounds committee takes care of ongoing property maintenance and landscapes, and a newsletter committee oversees ongoing communication with residents. These functions require steady, repeatable work and consistent reporting, which is why they’re typically designated as standing committees.

Human resources, however, is not typically a standing committee. HR matters like hiring, payroll, benefits, and compliance are often managed by the association’s management company or handled as a specific project or through board oversight rather than by a standing volunteer group. In many associations, HR is addressed when needed or assigned to a different governance or management structure, rather than maintained as an ongoing standing committee.