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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 12Ch. 4Art. 1§ 100062 Board Proceedings And Quorum

§ 100062 Board Proceedings And Quorum

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§ 100062 Board Proceedings And Quorum

This law says how a group (like a school board or city council) must run their meetings and make decisions. They need at least half the members present to do official business, and big decisions need at least seven people to agree.

Key Takeaways

  • •The group must have at least half its members present to make official decisions.
  • •Big decisions need at least seven 'yes' votes to pass.
  • •Meetings must be open to the public and follow the rules of the Ralph M. Brown Act.

Example

A city council is voting on whether to build a new park.

If the council has 12 members, at least 6 must be at the meeting to vote. For the park to be approved, at least 7 of them must say yes. The meeting must follow open meeting rules so the public knows what’s happening.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 100062 Board Proceedings And Quorum

The board shall establish rules for its proceedings. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and no act of the board shall be valid unless at least seven concur therein. The acts of the board shall be expressed by motion, resolution, or ordinance. All meetings of the board shall be conducted in the manner prescribed by the Ralph M. Brown Act, Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950), Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 254, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

boardquorumRalph M. Brown Act

Related Statutes

  • § 103107 Board Meeting Conduct Rules
  • § 101104 Fifth Board Member Appointment
  • § 101125 Board Meeting Requirements
  • § 103104 Board Proceedings Rules
  • § 103105 Board Quorum And Voting

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 100062.
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