In an organization, who is next in authority to the president unless there is a president-elect?

• A. Secretary
• B. Vice President
• C. Treasurer
• D. Chairman

Answer: (B)

In organizations following parliamentary practice, the person who would step in as the head of the organization is the vice president. The vice president is designated to act in the president’s absence or when the president cannot perform duties, making them next in authority. The phrase “unless there is a president-elect” adds a timing nuance: if someone has already been elected to become president (the president-elect), that person would be the next in line to actually hold the office once the current term ends. The other officers, like the secretary, treasurer, or chair, serve essential functions but do not have the authority to replace the president.