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Please tell me which verb is correct

Which sentence is correct?
1) The staff and committee has made a decision.
2) The staff and committee have made a decision.
Thank you.

Re: Please tell me which verb is correct

'staff' can be treated as singular or plural; but the real issue is:

When two singular nouns joined by 'and' are the subject of a sentence, use a plural verb:

2) The staff and committee have made a decision.