general assembly

Whole membership meets

A general assembly is a meeting of all members of an organization, as opposed to a committee or subset.

The term applies to gatherings of religious denominations, professional associations, or any body that convenes its full membership: The general assembly voted to amend the bylaws. (Capitalized General Assembly typically refers to a legislative body or the main UN organ.)

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scope of membership

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Appointed group for duties

subcommittee · select committee · executive committee · standing committee · working group

exclusivity/access

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Private official gathering

executive session · private meeting · secret meeting · star chamber · town hall

formality of structure

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Party selection meeting

town hall · open forum

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