Rule 4. Meetings of the Commission

(a)

Meeting Schedule. The Commission shall meet at least twice each

year pursuant to a schedule set by the Commission and in special sessions at the call

of the chair or other officer acting for the chair.

(b)

Quorum.

A majority of Commission members shall constitute a

quorum. Decisions shall be made by a majority of the members present and voting,

except that decisions under Rule 9 and Rule 10 shall be made in accordance with the

provisions of those rules.

(c)

Public Meetings. All meetings of the Commission for the general

conduct of business shall be open to the public and minutes of such meetings shall be

available to the public, except that meetings, portions of meetings, or hearings

conducted under Rule 9 and Rule 10 may be closed to the public in accordance with

those rules and N.C.G.S. § 7A-38.2.

(d)

Matters Requiring Prompt Action. In the discretion of the chair, if

any matter requires a decision or other action before the next regular meeting of the

Commission, but does not warrant the call of a special meeting, it may be considered

by the Commission and a vote or other action may be taken by correspondence,

telephone, facsimile, e-mail, or other practicable method, or it may be considered an

action taken by the Executive Committee under Rule 1(c)(1); provided, however, that

all formal Commission and committee decisions made and actions taken are reported

to the executive director and included in the minutes of Commission proceedings.

(e)

Committee Meetings. Committees shall meet as needed. A majority

of the committee members eligible to vote shall constitute a quorum for purposes of

standing and ad hoc committee meetings. Decisions shall be made by a majority of

the members eligible to vote who are present and voting, except that decisions under

Rule 9 and Rule 10 shall be made in accordance with those rules.

History Note.

373 N.C. 606.