Quorum; votes equally weighted

A quorum for taking action at a meeting of a commission may be set in such manner as the bylaws of the commission shall provide, but it shall not consist of less than one-half of the total number of authorized members of the commission. The vote of any member of the commission shall be equal to the vote of any other member in considering or acting upon any question, proposal, or other matter before the commission. History. Code 1981, § 50-8-86, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2107, § 51. 50-8-87. Chairman; election; powers and duties; salary and expense allowances; removal. (a) The chairman of a commission shall be elected by the commission from among its members for a two-year term, but no person shall serve as chairman if, after his election to office, he ceases to be a member of the commission. A chairman may succeed himself. (b) The chairman of a commission shall preside at all meetings of the commission. The chairman shall appoint all officers and committees of the commission, subject to the approval of the commission, and be responsible for carrying out all policy decisions of the commission. The 757 50-8-90 chairman’s salary and expense allowances shall be fixed by the commission. (c) A chairman may be removed from office by the commission. History. Code 1981, § 50-8-87, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 2107, § 51. 50-8-88. Election of officers; compensation of officers and members.