What is a quorum?
Q: What is a quorum?
A: A quorum is the minimum number of members of an organization who must be present in order for their meeting to be legal or official.
Q: Who sets the requirements for a quorum?
A: In the case of legislatures and government bodies, the requirements for a quorum are usually set by statute or in their constitution.
Q: How does an organization determine its quorum size?
A: Some organizations use a fixed number for a quorum while others use a percentage of the members.
Q: What is the responsibility of the chairperson regarding a quorum?
A: It is usually the responsibility of the chairperson to make sure there is a quorum present.
Q: What can be discussed if there is not enough people present to form a quorum?
A: If there is not enough people present to form a quorum, then in most cases only business that can be discussed are taking steps to obtain a quorum, deciding on when to adjourn and adjourning the meeting.
Q: Where does "quorom" come from?
A: The noun "quorom" comes from Latin word qui, meaning "of whom".
Q: What tactic do some members use when they know they will lose vote?
A; Some members may use what's called "quorom-busting", which is delaying tactic similar to filibuster used in hopes that if vote delayed long enough it may not take place at all.
