What number of Board members is necessary to achieve a quorum?

A quorum is the minimum number of members required to be present for a meeting to be considered valid and for decisions to be made. In the context of the Board, a majority signifies that more than half of the total membership must be present. This ensures that decisions made reflect the support of a significant portion of the Board, enabling effective governance and decision-making.

Having a majority also allows the Board to function efficiently, prevents decisions from being made by a very small group, and upholds the integrity and representativeness of the Board’s actions. This balance is essential to maintaining the legitimacy of the Board's operations and ensuring that various viewpoints can be considered in discussions and decisions.

Other choices, like two-thirds or requiring all members to be present, would create higher thresholds for decision-making that may hinder the Board's ability to operate effectively. Similarly, defining a quorum as a simple majority of active members could introduce complexities regarding what constitutes an "active" member, potentially leading to confusion and inconsistency in Board operations. Thus, the majority requirement is clearly outlined to maintain orderly and effective governance.