The phrase "honorary chairman" refers to a person who has been given the position of chairman as an honor or recognition, but they do not have the active responsibilities or authority that a regular chairman would have. Full definition
Kinderhook, NY — August 11, 2016... Congressman Chris Gibson, (R - Kinderhook), who served his country for more than two decades in the U.S. Army, will serve as honorary chairman of a Veterans Advisory Committee formed by Congressional candidate John Faso that is comprised of veterans across the 11 county district, the Faso campaign today announced. (johnfaso.com)
To help reach its goal of raising $ 7 million to renovate its Beaux - Arts library, Gloversville has turned to its most famous son, Richard Russo, the Pulitzer Prize - winning writer, to serve as honorary chairman of the drive. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Walsh, who once held the Congressional seat now occupied by Maffei, served as honorary chairman for the event after Buerkle left for the wedding. (syracuse.com)