Presence in person, by remote communication, or by proxy of members representing a majority of the voting rights of this consortium shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the member institutions. Who is entitled to vote . Every person participating in the meeting as a voting member or designated proxy is entitled to vote on all matters. The proxy may attend meetings and vote, under the direction and authority of the Council member and with approval of Council Chair, for no more than one year. Proxy participation and voting for more than a year must be approved by Council.
Majority constitutes the vote .
When a quorum is present, the vote of the majority of the members at such a meeting shall be the vote of the Orbis Council, unless a greater vote is required by the Memorandum or by these Bylaws. Committees Council Executive Committee . In the event of a vacancy, the Committee shall select a replacement immediately, with approval by Council. The Committee is advisory to the Chair and to the Council on scheduling agenda topics, and preparing information for Council review and action. The Committee is authorized to act on Council behalf on any urgent matter requiring Council approval, unless a regular or special meeting is scheduled to take place within 48 hours.