Komitéen

Komitéen is a term used in some Francophone-derived and creole-speaking communities to refer to a committee or governing body within an organization, association, or project. The word denotes a group of individuals tasked with decision-making, planning, or oversight, rather than a single leader. The exact usage of Komitéen varies by country and language variant, but it generally describes a formal or semi-formal entity that coordinates activities and represents the interests of a larger group.

Members are typically appointed or elected and serve defined terms. A Komitéen commonly has a chairperson, a secretary, and a treasurer, with other members as needed. Meetings are held regularly, and minutes are kept to document actions. Subcommittees or working groups may be established to handle specific tasks such as fundraising, programming, or community outreach.

Functions include setting policy or program direction, approving budgets, monitoring performance, and reporting to a parent body or the wider community. The Komitéen may interact with external stakeholders, recruit volunteers, and manage resources. In political or civil society contexts, it can refer to electoral committees, neighborhood councils, or diaspora organizing groups; in cultural or nonprofit settings, it often serves as a steering or oversight board.

See also: committee, comité, komite, governance, nonprofit organization.