(a) A majority of the Board members shall constitute a quorum.
(b) Each member of the Board shall be entitled to one vote on any matter put to the Board and the motion will carry if supported by a majority of Board members, except for recommendations to change the assessment rate or to adopt a budget, both of which require affirmation by two-thirds of the total number of Board members.
(c) The Board and related committees may conduct meetings by any means of communication available, electronic or otherwise, that effectively assembles the required participants and facilitates open communication. Eligible participants may vote by any means of communication available, electronic or otherwise; provided that votes cast are verifiable and that a quorum and other procedural requirements are met.
(d) In lieu of voting at an assembled meeting and, when in the opinion of the chairperson of the Board such action is considered necessary, the Board may take action if supported by a majority of members (unless a two-thirds majority is required under the Order) by any means of communication available, electronic or otherwise. In that event, all members must be notified and provided the opportunity to vote. Any action so taken shall have the same force and effect as though such action had been taken at an assembled meeting. All votes shall be recorded in Board minutes.
(e) There shall be no proxy voting.
[78 FR 56820, Sept. 16, 2013, as amended at 90 FR 6782, Jan. 21 2025]