For example, the budget committee may have studied the current dues structure. In her report, the committee chairman might thank the members of the committee for their hard work and explain in detail the committee's position and reasoning. Instead, special committees exist solely for the purpose of a specific project. For example, a special committee might be created to plan a specific function or event. Special committees typically go out of existence upon their final report.
Unfinished business refers to matters carried over from a previous meeting.
Instead, unfinished business items typically fall into one of several specific categories. The presiding officer should know if there are any items to be considered under unfinished business. Instead, the presiding officer should simply state the question on the first item of business. If there is no unfinished business, the presiding officer should skip this category of business. In this category of business, members can introduce any new item of for consideration.