Delaware § 8702 - Meetings; quorum; committees; procedure.
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§ 8702. Meetings; quorum; committees; procedure.
(a) The Council shall meet at least 8 times per year. At least 1 meeting each calendar year shall be held in each county. Ten members shall constitute a quorum.
(b) The Council may establish committees as it deems advisable, but only the Council itself may set policy or take other official action.
(c) The Council may promulgate rules of procedure governing its operations, provided that they are in accordance with Chapters 100 and 101 of Title 29, and provided that no rule shall permit proxy voting at more than 2 meetings per calendar year.
61 Del. Laws, c. 495, § 2; 63 Del. Laws, c. 170, §§ 2, 3; 64 Del. Laws, c. 407, § 2;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 8702
What does Delaware Code § 8702 cover?
Section 8702 ("Meetings; quorum; committees; procedure.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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