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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Pt. 3Ch. 4Art. 3§ 31957 Board Majority Business Authority

§ 31957 Board Majority Business Authority

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§ 31957 Board Majority Business Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •Most of the board members must be present to make decisions.
  • •If more than half agree, they can do official board stuff.
  • •Not all members need to be there, just most of them.

Example

A school board is voting on whether to buy new computers for the classrooms.

If there are 7 board members, at least 4 must be at the meeting and agree to buy the computers. If only 3 show up, they can’t make the decision.

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

Official Source
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§ 31957 Board Majority Business Authority

A majority of the members may transact any business of the board. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

majority

Related Statutes

  • § 31956 Board Meeting Requirements
  • § 34901 Mayoral Term Election Ballot
  • § 34902 Mayor Election And Vacancies
  • § 11380 Business Reporting Appeal Process
  • § 14553 Federal Transportation Project Funding

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 31957.
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