Guest James Tootle Posted March 10, 2021 at 01:38 AM Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 at 01:38 AM In our meeting tonight, we had 6 of 9 members present. Five members are required for quorum. During a vote on a particular motion, two of the six members present had to abstain due to a potential conflict of Interest. Only four members voted due to the abstentions. Is that an issue, since a quorum of five is required to conduct a meeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atul Kapur Posted March 10, 2021 at 01:41 AM Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 at 01:41 AM It sounds like there are laws that apply that required the two to abstain. If so, then the answer to your question is found in that law. As for RONR, quorum refers to the number of members present, not the number who cast a vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Brown Posted March 10, 2021 at 02:45 AM Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 at 02:45 AM Guest James, is this a public body of some sort, such as a city Council or school board? If so, there are quite likely state laws or a city charter which might require that a majority of the entire membership of the council must agree in order to adopt an ordinance or resolution. However, as Dr. Kapur pointed out, under the rules in RONR that is not a factor and as long as a quorum is present and there are more yes votes the no votes, the motion passes. A little more information as to the nature of this organization might be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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