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HomeEducation CodeCh. 18§ 17178 Authority Quorum And Meetings

§ 17178 Authority Quorum And Meetings

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§ 17178 Authority Quorum And Meetings

Key Takeaways

  • •At least two members must be present to make decisions.
  • •Most of the members present must agree to take any action.
  • •Meetings must be open to the public.
  • •The group can give some of its tasks to one member or the leader.

Example

A small town council meeting where decisions are made about local parks.

If only two council members show up, they can still make decisions as long as they both agree. The meeting must be open so anyone can watch, and they can assign tasks like planning a new playground to one member.

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

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§ 17178 Authority Quorum And Meetings

Two members of the authority shall constitute a quorum. The affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum shall be necessary for any action taken by the authority. A vacancy in the membership of the authority shall not impair the right of a quorum to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the authority. Each meeting of the authority shall be open to the public and shall be held in accordance with Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. Resolutions of the authority need not be published or posted. The authority may delegate by resolution to one or more of its members or its executive director any powers and duties as it may deem proper. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 277, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

quorumaffirmative voteArticle 9delegateexecutive director

Related Statutes

  • § 17175 Authority Officer Elections And Duties
  • § 17177 Authority Records Custodian Duties
  • § 11700 International Education Center Establishment
  • § 17170 School Finance Authority Act
  • § 17171 School Facility Funding Assistance

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 17178.
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