If the legal minimum is not present for a chapter meeting, the chapter may do what?

• A. Adjourn the meeting until a later date.
• B. Can do everything on the agenda except transact business that would require a vote.
• C. Postpone all actions until the next meeting.
• D. Reconvene after a formal vote to establish a quorum.

Answer: (B)

Quorum governs what actions a chapter can take. If the minimum number isn’t present, you can still handle parts of the agenda that don’t require voting, such as receiving reports, hearing updates, or discussing informational items. You just can’t transact any business that would require a vote. So the chapter can cover everything on the agenda that doesn’t need a vote, while delaying any decisions until a quorum is met. If a vote is essential, those actions must wait or the meeting must be adjourned and reconvened when enough members are present.