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HomeEducation CodeCh. 8Art. 2§ 19430 Board Meeting Quorum Rules

§ 19430 Board Meeting Quorum Rules

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§ 19430 Board Meeting Quorum Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •If a board has 3 people, at least 2 must be present to make decisions.
  • •If a board has 5 people, at least 3 must be present to make decisions.
  • •If not enough people show up, the board can't do its work.

Example

A school board with 5 members wants to decide if they should buy new computers for the school.

At least 3 members of the board must be at the meeting to vote on buying the computers. If only 2 show up, they can't make the decision and have to wait for another meeting.

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

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§ 19430 Board Meeting Quorum Rules

(a) For three-member boards, two members constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (b) For five-member boards, three members constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 354, Sec. 5.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

three-member boardsfive-member boardsquorumtransaction of business

Related Statutes

  • § 18916 Board Meeting Quorum
  • § 19642 Board Quorum Requirement
  • § 19420 Library Trustee Appointment
  • § 19421 Library Board Naming Rule
  • § 19422 Trustee Term Duration

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 19430.
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