If you have 22 members on a board and only 12 show up for a meeting, what would the quorum be?

Question

What would the vote have to be for something to pass?

Answer 1

The quorum is how many must be present (and able to vote) for the vote to be counted at all. This is different than the number of board members who must vote in favor of an issue for it to pass.

Absent anything to the contrary in the bylaws or state statutes, a quorum is normally a majority of board seats. So, on 22 person board, 12 present and voting constitutes a quorum.

Next, you look at how many of that quorum voted in favor of any given motion or proposal. Again, absent anything to the contrary in the bylaws or state statutes, a majority of favorable votes is usually enough to pass any given measure. And a majority of 12 is 7.

Now, some statutory provisions and some bylaws require what's called an "absolute majority". This means a majority of everyone entitled to vote, and not just a majority of those present. An absolute majority of 22 is 13.

So, whether a vote passes or not all depends on the issue, the bylaws in effect, and whether any state statute or federal law applies.

Answer 2

Sounds like a trick Q. I ditto coragryph.