The chief officer of an organization; one of the duties of the _________ is usually to serve as presiding officer at the meetings.

• A. President
• B. Secretary
• C. Treasurer
• D. Chair

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is who typically leads the meeting and keeps order. In most organizations, the chief officer—the president—takes on the role of presiding officer at meetings. That means the president calls the meeting to order, recognizes speakers, maintains proper procedure, and guides the group according to the rules. The secretary handles minutes and correspondence, the treasurer manages finances, and while a chair may preside over a particular meeting or committee, it isn’t normally the organization’s chief officer. So the president best fits the duty described.