What constitutes a quorum for the ASET Discipline Committee?

A quorum is a minimum number of members required to be present for the committee to conduct its business or make decisions. In the context of the ASET Discipline Committee, a majority of the committee members being present ensures that decisions made are representative of the group as a whole. A majority is defined as more than half of the total members, providing a balanced and fair process for decision-making.

In committees, having a majority present reinforces the legitimacy of the proceedings and decisions, preventing a scenario where a small number of members could dictate the outcome. This principle is fundamental to ensuring fair governance and accountability in committee operations.

The other options either require too many members to be present (like all of the committee members), which may not always be feasible, or define a quorum in a way that does not effectively facilitate decision-making. For instance, having a two-thirds requirement would significantly reduce the likelihood of achieving a quorum, especially in larger committees. Similarly, one-half would not ensure that more than half the members are engaged in the discussion and decision-making. Thus, having a majority as the requirement strikes an effective balance for the functioning of the committee.