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Library board narrows quorum language, adopts bylaws as amended after debate
Summary
The Sumner County Library Board amended quorum wording in its bylaws to define quorum as a majority of seated members excluding vacant seats, then voted to adopt the bylaws as amended after debate over representation and removal language.
The Sumner County Library Board voted to change its bylaws to define quorum as a majority of board members excluding vacant seats and then adopted the bylaws as amended after an extended discussion about representation, attendance and removal procedures.
Joanna Daniels, chair of the Sumner County Library Board, explained the change aims to prevent the board from becoming unable to transact business when seats are unfilled. Supporters said the updated wording would…
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