Board Governance Glossary
Plain-language definitions of the parliamentary-procedure and board-governance terms HOA, condo, and nonprofit boards work with most. Each entry covers what the term means, how it applies in practice, and how it should show up in your minutes.
Parliamentary procedure
Quorum
The minimum number of board members who must be present for the board to conduct official business and make binding decisions.
Motion
A formal proposal that the board take a specific action. Requires a mover, a seconder, and a recorded vote.
Robert's Rules of Order
The most widely-used parliamentary procedure manual for board meetings. Provides default rules when bylaws are silent.
Board governance
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