For example, if you have a board of eight members, a majority would be five, while the minority would be three. Therefore, in this example you would need five people to have a quorum. [2] X Research source
An organization that has only one decision-making member can still have a quorum, but in this case they are a quorum of one. [3] X Research source
For example, you may find that three people show up to any given meeting, even if you have an eight-person board. In this case, you may overrule your majority quorum in favor of a three-person quorum. If your number of board members is flexible or changes frequently, consider using a percentage of board members present, rather than a set number.
Before the vote, give the members of the organization the proposed amendment to the quorum by-law in writing, as well as the existing by-law for quorum. Additionally, prior to the vote, provide the by-law as it will read once it is adopted. A two-thirds majority is needed for the vote to pass.
Send out the new, updated by-laws to members of the organization and the state and federal organizations that require copies of your by-laws. Remind people that any meeting that does not have a quorum will not be able to do legal business.
