What is a quorum and what is its significance?
The Open Meetings Act defines a “quorum” as a majority of the governing body unless otherwise defined by applicable law, rule, or charter. A quorum of a governmental body’s members must be present in order for the governmental body to exercise the authority delegated to it. Under some circumstances, less than a quorum of a governmental body may be subject to the Open Meetings Act. See Esperanza Peace and Justice Center v. City of San Antonio, 316 F. Supp.2d 433 (W.D. Tex. 2001) (“walking quorum”). See Willmann v. City of San Antonio, 123 S.W.3d 469 (Tex. App.-San Antonio 2003, pet. denied) (subcommittee of city council).
