What is considered a quorum for ASET Council meetings?

A quorum for ASET Council meetings is defined as a majority of members being present. This means that more than half of the total members must be in attendance for the meeting to be considered valid and for decisions to be made. The importance of having a quorum lies in ensuring that there is sufficient representation and participation in the decision-making process, which reflects the views and interests of the greater membership.

A majority quorum helps to facilitate effective governance and prevents a small group from making decisions on behalf of the entire council without the broader input and consent of the majority. This principle is standard in many organizational structures to maintain democratic processes within the governance of the organization.

In contrast, having all members present would create challenges for scheduling and practicality. A two-thirds or one-third requirement would also not adequately reflect the standard practice for making decisions, as they do not represent the simple majority principle that is typically used in organizational governance.