Massachusetts § 4 - Meetings of trustees; quorum; executive sessions
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 4 — Meetings of trustees; quorum; executive sessions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4. Meetings of trustees; quorum; executive sessions
Section 4. The trustees shall determine the time and place of their meeting. Nine members shall constitute a quorum. Meetings of the board of trustees shall be subject to the provisions of said sections eleven A and eleven A1/2 of said chapter thirty A; provided, that in addition to the purposes enumerated in said section eleven A1/2, the trustees may hold an executive session for the following purposes:—
(1) to consider the award of honorary degrees;
(2) to consider the award of tenure to a member of the faculty.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 4
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 4 cover?
Section 4 ("Meetings of trustees; quorum; executive sessions") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 4?
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