Vermont § 208 - Quorum
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 208 — Quorum, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 208. Quorum
- (a) For the purpose of transacting business, 51 percent of the municipalities served by
the District must be represented by at least one member of the Board of Supervisors
to constitute a quorum. The members of the Board of Supervisors present may adjourn
a meeting at which a quorum is not present to another date. Whenever the number of
supervisors attending a meeting shall not be sufficient to constitute a quorum, the
Clerk of the District shall so notify the legislative bodies of each municipality
in the District, naming those supervisors who shall not have been in attendance. (b) If a time sensitive action must be taken and a quorum is not present, a quorum may
be satisfied by attendance through the use of an auditory electronic device, provided
that all supervisors hear each other.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 208
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 208 cover?
Section 208 ("Quorum") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 208?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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