Quorum is defined as the number of members required to be present for the board to legally conduct the business of the association.

• A. The maximum number of members allowed in the meeting
• B. The schedule of meeting times
• C. The number of members required to be present for the board to legally conduct the business
• D. The minimum attendance to constitute a meeting

Answer: (C)

Quorum is the minimum number of members who must be present for the board to legally conduct the association’s business. This threshold ensures that decisions reflect a substantial portion of the group and prevents a small minority from binding the whole board. It is usually set in the bylaws or governing documents as a fixed number or a percentage of the total board or membership. For example, with a nine-member board and a quorum of a majority, five members must be present to act; if only four attend, no official business can be conducted. Once quorum is met, actions typically require a majority of those present, unless the bylaws specify a different voting rule. If there’s no quorum, the meeting can’t take binding actions and may be adjourned.