# Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 4: Rule 4. Meetings of the Commission

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NC_NCDRC_R4

## Section

- **Citation:** Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 4
- **Heading:** Rule 4. Meetings of the Commission
- **Jurisdiction:** North Carolina
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** North Carolina Court Rules / Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission / Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 4

## Text

(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.

## Nearby sections

- [Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 1 Rule 1. Officers and Committees of the Commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NC_NCDRC_R1.md)
- [Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 2 Rule 2. Commission Office; Commission Staff](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NC_NCDRC_R2.md)
- [Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 3 Rule 3. Commission Membership](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NC_NCDRC_R3.md)
- [Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 4 Rule 4. Meetings of the Commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NC_NCDRC_R4.md)
- [Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 5 Rule 5. Commission’s Budget](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NC_NCDRC_R5.md)
- [Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 6 Rule 6. Powers and Duties of the Commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NC_NCDRC_R6.md)
- [Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 7 Rule 7. Mediator Conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NC_NCDRC_R7.md)
- [Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 8 Rule 8. The Standards and Advisory Opinions Committee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NC_NCDRC_R8.md)
- [Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 9 Rule 9. The Grievance and Disciplinary Committee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NC_NCDRC_R9.md)
- [Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 10 Rule 10. The Mediator Certification and Training Committee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NC_NCDRC_R10.md)
- [Rules of the Dispute Resolution Commission, Rule 11 Rule 11. Internal Operating Procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NC_NCDRC_R11.md)

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