In the operation plan, what information describes governance?

• A. A list of persons or officers and their titles who comprise the governing body
• B. The governing body's favorite books
• C. The tax returns of the governing body
• D. The minutes of each board meeting for the past year

Answer: (A)

Governance in the operation plan is about who sits on the governing body and what their roles are. The best choice lists the individuals or officers and their titles that comprise the board, showing who has decision-making authority and how leadership is structured. This information defines accountability, decision processes, and oversight, which are core to how the organization is guided.

The other options miss the governance focus: the governing body’s favorite books don’t describe structure or authority; tax returns relate to finances rather than governance; and board meeting minutes show past actions rather than who is in charge or how the board is organized.