School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Bylaw 1-41

SCHOOL BOARD BYLAWS

Quorum/Call to Order/Action

A.  Quorum

At any meeting of the School Board of the City of Virginia Beach a majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum.

Should a quorum not be assembled at the appointed hour, the members present may adjourn temporarily in order that an opportunity may be given for a quorum to assemble, without which no business can be legally transacted. It shall be at the chairman's discretion to cancel the scheduled meeting when he deems it appropriate having allowed time to elapse to permit for delayed members arrival.

B.  Call to Order

Should a quorum be assembled at the hour and place appointed for the meeting, the chairman or, in the absence of the chairman, the vice-chairman shall assume the chair and declare the meeting in order.

Should a quorum be assembled at the hour appointed, and the chairman and vice-chairman be absent, a member selected by those present shall serve during the meeting or until the chairman or vice-chairman shall appear.

C.  Action

The affirmative vote of a majority of those present at any meeting having a quorum shall be considered sufficient for action except for actions which may require a greater vote due to law, School Board bylaw or policy. Proxies are not allowed.

Legal Reference:

Code of Va., § 22.1-73. Quorum.

 

Adopted by School Board: July 21, 1992
Amended by School Board: August 17, 1999