Quorum for Governance Board
The minimum number of governance committee members required to be present to make official decisions on AI risk, policy approvals, or audit outcomes.
Definition
A procedural requirement in charters that ensures decisions reflect diverse perspectives and avoid unilateral actions. Quorum rules specify member roles (e.g., at least one legal, one ethics, one technical member) and define alternate procedures if quorum is not met. Governance tracks attendance, decision votes, and quorum fulfillment in meeting minutes for auditability.
Real-World Example
An AI Ethics Board charter states a quorum of five members—including at least one ethicist and one data-scientist—is needed to approve any high-risk AI deployment. At a recent meeting, only four members attended, so the decision was deferred, ensuring full, balanced oversight.
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