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 A quorum shall consist of a simple majority of the total number of LEPC members existing on the roll of voting membership at the time that any regular or special meeting is held. A quorum shall be required to transact business at any meeting of the LEPC.

ARTICLE VIII

Section I.

The LEPC shall proceed by motion. Any member, including the Chairman, may make a motion. A motion shall require a second in order to be considered by the Committee by vote.

Section II.

Each LEPC representative shall be entitled to one vote. If one member serves on the committee as a representative of two or more agencies or organizations, then that member is entitled to one vote per each of the agencies served.

Section III.

Members may register their abstention on any vote, which shall be reflected in the minutes.

Section IV.

All final actions, LEPC positions, or policy recommendations shall require the favorable vote of a majority of members present at a duly called meeting at which a quorum is present.

Section V.

Emergency matters that may arise prior to the next scheduled LEPC meeting may be addressed by polling the LEPC members, approved by a quorum as required in Article VI, Section VII, then ratifying the action at the next regularly scheduled meeting.

ARTICLE IX

Section I.Resolutions and Ordinances The LEPC may recommend and/or endorse proposed resolutions and ordinances, equipment acquisitions, budgets and similar matters dealing with the ability of the LEPC or its member agencies effectively to perform the functions assigned to them by federal or state legislation and/or regulations, or by the approved emergency response plan.