A meeting of creditors (341 meeting) is required in all Chapters except Chapter 9. (11 USC 341(a), 901(a)) The United States trustee or a designee, usually the case trustee, presides at the 341 meeting. The meeting includes an examination of the debtor and, in a Chapter 7, may include the election of a trustee or creditors' committee. The debtor must appear and submit to the examination. (11 USC 343) The 341 meeting must take place not less than 20 nor more than 40 days after the order for relief.