CP Quorum, Notice & Orders of Business

Question 1

Under RONR, in the absence of a bylaw provision, what constitutes a quorum for a membership organization?

Accepted Answer

A majority of the members enrolled

Answer

RONR specifies that without a bylaw provision, a quorum is a majority of all members unless the organization's rules provide otherwise.

Question 2

If a quorum is lost during the course of a meeting, which of the following actions is PERMITTED?

Accepted Answer

Adjourn, recess, or take steps to obtain a quorum

Answer

When quorum is lost, the assembly may only adopt a motion to adjourn, recess, fix the time to which to adjourn, or take measures to obtain a quorum.

Question 3

What is the parliamentary status of business transacted without a quorum present?

Accepted Answer

Null and void unless ratified by the full membership

Answer

Business transacted without a quorum is null and void and has no legal effect unless the full membership ratifies it at a subsequent meeting with a quorum present.

Question 4

Under RONR, who bears primary responsibility for determining whether a quorum is present at the opening of a meeting?

Accepted Answer

The chair (presiding officer)

Answer

The chair (presiding officer) is responsible for determining whether a quorum is present before calling the meeting to order and proceeding with business.

Question 5

If an organization's bylaws specify a quorum of 25 members, can a meeting with 24 members present lower the quorum requirement by a majority vote?

Accepted Answer

No, quorum requirements can only be changed by amending the bylaws

Answer

Quorum requirements are fixed in the bylaws and cannot be altered by any vote taken at a meeting; they can only be changed through the formal process of amending the bylaws.

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