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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 16Art. 4§ 76711 Council Quorum Requirements

§ 76711 Council Quorum Requirements

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§ 76711 Council Quorum Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •More than half of the council members must be present to make decisions or choose leaders.
  • •If not enough members are there, they can't do official business.
  • •This rule applies to all meetings and votes.

Example

A city council has 7 members. Only 3 show up to a meeting.

They can't vote on anything or pick a new leader because they need at least 4 members (more than half) to be there.

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

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§ 76711 Council Quorum Requirements

A majority of the voting members of the council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business, including the election of officers. (Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1500, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

majoritytransactionelection

Related Statutes

  • § 64110 Council Quorum Requirements
  • § 64596 Council Quorum Requirements
  • § 78488 Council Quorum Requirements
  • § 76702 Salmon Industry Council Selection
  • § 76707 Fishing Industry Vacancy Notices

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 76711.
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