Quorum: what is the number of members required to be present for the board to legally conduct business?

• A. The minimum number of members required to approve budgets
• B. The maximum number of times the meeting may be adjourned
• C. The number of members required to be present for the board to legally conduct business
• D. The percentage of members required to vote to amend bylaws

Answer: (C)

Quorum is the minimum number of board members who must be present for the board to legally conduct business. This requirement, set in the governing documents, ensures that actions are legitimate and representative of the board. Often it’s a majority of the board, but it can be a fixed number in some associations. If a meeting doesn’t meet quorum, the board cannot legally take binding action, and the meeting may be postponed or adjourned until enough members are present. Once quorum is met, decisions are typically made by a majority vote of those present, though some actions may require specific voting thresholds defined in bylaws or by state law. The other options describe different thresholds—budget approval, adjournment limits, and bylaws amendment voting—that pertain to voting on items or meeting mechanics, not the presence required to begin business.