In the absence of provisions in the bylaws, what constitutes a quorum for an organized society?

A quorum is the minimum number of members required to be present for the proceedings of an organized society to be valid and for decisions to be made. In the context of bylaws, when no specific provisions are stated regarding what constitutes a quorum, the standard practice often defaults to a majority of the entire membership. This means that more than half of the total members must be present to ensure that decisions reflect the collective will of the group, thereby upholding democratic principles.

This requirement is in place to ensure that any actions taken or decisions made are representative of the broader membership, rather than a small, potentially unrepresentative group. When a majority is required, it promotes engagement and encourages participation from a larger segment of the membership, ultimately leading to more legitimate and accepted outcomes.