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  Quorum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
When quorum is not met, a legislative body cannot hold a vote, and cannot change the status quo.
A quorum in a legislative body is normally a majority of the entire membership of the body.
The technique of the disappearing quorum (refusing to vote although physically present on the floor), was used by the minority to block votes in the US House of Representatives until 1890.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Quorum   (1053 words)

  
 Quorum (Mormonism) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Each Quorum of the Seventy may consist of up to seventy ordained to the office of Seventy, and is presided over by seven presidents who hold keys to direct the affairs of the quorum.
An Elders Quorum is a local quorum organized in each ward, but presided over by a president with priesthood keys, who acts under the direction and authority of the local stake presidency, and under the direction of the presiding high priest in the ward who is typically a Bishop.
Priest Quorums are organized at the ward level and presided over by the ward Bishop, with the Bishop being the president of the quorum(s) and holds the keys of the Aaronic Priesthood in the ward.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Quorum_(Mormonism)   (1401 words)

  
 QUORUM PR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Quorum PR is a professional PR agency, totally focused on designing and implementing effective communication strategies that translate into visible results and skyrocketing sales.
Quorum PR consultants have some of the longest standing clients in the industry, up to 12 years in a row.
Quorum PR has developed a specific expertise in helping IT companies in the complex process of "landing " in the Italian market, giving support in analyzing the market situation, the competitive landscape, in the partners and/or distributors choice, opening contacts in the most appropriate way, and so on.
www.quorum-pr.com /English.html   (462 words)

  
 Art. 11. Miscellaneous. 64. A Quorum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The quorum of a body of delegates, unless the bylaws provide for a smaller quorum, is a majority of the number enrolled as attending the convention, not those appointed.
In the absence of a quorum such an assembly may order a call of the house [41] and thus compel attendance of absentees, or it may adjourn, providing for an adjourned meeting if it pleases.
Where the quorum is so small it has been found necessary to require notice of all bills, amendments, etc., to be given in advance; and even in Congress, with its large quorum, one day’s notice has to be given of any motion to rescind or change any rule or standing order.
www.bartleby.com /176/64.html   (995 words)

  
 Quorum Consulting, Inc. : The Power to Make Decisions®   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Quorum will be presenting at the CBI 2nd Annual Forum on Medical Device and Diagnostics Reimbursement and Medicare Coverage in Orange County, CA on December 11-12, 2006.
Quorum will be presenting a poster on the hospital costs of aspergillosis at the American Society of Health-systems Pharmacists (ASHP) in Orlando, Florida from June 25-28th, 2006.
Quorum Consulting is the premier firm focusing on economic, reimbursement, and financial issues that affect the success of new medical technologies.
www.quorumconsulting.com   (470 words)

  
 Guide to the Scriptures: Quorum
Quorums of the First Presidency, of the Twelve, and of the Seventy and their relationship to each other are described, D&C 107: 22-26, 33-34 (D&C 124: 126-128).
Duties of presidents of priesthood quorums are described, D&C 107: 85-96.
The quorum of elders is instituted for standing ministers, D&C 124: 137.
scriptures.lds.org /gsq/quorum   (161 words)

  
 Quorum of Members   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
A quorum of the membership is usually defined in the CCandRs and/or bylaws as 50%, 51%, or a simple majority of the members.
If a quorum is not present, the members at the meeting may adjourn the meeting to a later date but may not conduct any other business.
Members at a duly called meeting at which a quorum is present may continue to transact business notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough members to leave less than a quorum.
www.davis-stirling.com /ds/pages/quorum_members.htm   (201 words)

  
 Quorum Consulting, Inc. : Terms of Use   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Quorum Consulting prohibits the posting of any content that infringes or violates the copyright rights and/or other intellectual property rights (including rights of privacy and publicity) of any person or entity.
Quorum Consulting's contact for submission of notices under this Section 4 is: Quorum Consulting, Inc., 222 Kearny Street, Tenth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102; telephone number (415) 835-0190.
Quorum Consulting has no responsibility for these third-party Web sites, which are governed by the Terms of Use and privacy policies, if any, of the applicable third-party content providers.
www.quorumconsulting.com /terms_of_use.htm   (347 words)

  
 DIALOGS WITH BACTERIA: QUORUM SENSING   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
This new branch of microbiology, quorum sensing, discovered by Bonny Bassler, professor of microbiology from Princeton, is dedicated to studying this phenomenon.
This pathfinder addresses a broad audience, from undergraduate students to scholars who are interested in investigating quorum sensing either for their class projects or choosing the topic for their scientific research.
This article describes the history of quorum sensing as a new branch of microbiology, and examines what the study of this phenomenon promises for the future of mankind.
library.albany.edu /science/newinsci_quorum_sensing.htm   (2921 words)

  
 quorum sensing
fisheri, (2) bioluminescence is regulated by cell density or quorum sensing and is essentially a "social behavior" in bacteria, (3) quorum sensing is regulated by a diffusible factor.
Quorum sensing has been identified in a large number of bacteria, both gram negative and gram positive, and regulates a plethora of responses.
Regulation by quorum sensing may either be by activation or by repression of target pathways.
plantbio.berkeley.edu /~courses/pmb148/quorum_sensing.htm   (1640 words)

  
 Quorum Tools - FAQ
Quorum users get so used to the power of the shared drawing surface that they use it even when they’re not collaborating remotely.
Quorum users can simultaneously use their own Tablet or laptop PCs in a meeting, seamlessly dealing with personal content on their own PC, and shared or group content on the Quorum.
Quorum includes a number of upgrade mechanisms, and Quorum Tools will be offering upgrades and enhanced capabilities on a regular basis.
www.quorumtools.com /product/faq.htm   (693 words)

  
 VBCPS - Bylaw 1-41 - Quorum/Call to Order/Action
Should a quorum not be assembled at the appointed hour, the members present may adjourn temporarily in order that an opportunity may be given for a quorum to assemble, without which no business can be legally transacted.
Should a quorum be assembled at the hour and place appointed for the meeting, the chairman or, in the absence of the chairman, the vice-chairman shall assume the chair and declare the meeting in order.
Should a quorum be assembled at the hour appointed, and the chairman and vice-chairman be absent, a member selected by those present shall serve during the meeting or until the chairman or vice-chairman shall appear.
www.vbschools.com /policies/1-41_byl.asp   (214 words)

  
 SLA Management Software for Mission Critical Computing
Quorum is standards-based and supports a wide variety of industry standard platforms including Sun® Solaris™, Linux®, Microsoft® Windows® and LynxOS® servers, as well as various network switches and SMI-compliant Storage Area Networks.
Quorum enables a flexible, highly reliable system by treating the entire computing system as a pool of computers.
Quorum is an automated, policy-based system for the closed-loop management of real time systems.
www.themis.com /prod/dcrm.htm   (486 words)

  
 News 8 Austin | 24 Hour Local News | Quorum Break
Members who voluntarily appear shall, unless the house otherwise directs, be immediately admitted to the hall of the house and shall report their names to the clerk to be entered in the journal as present.
Until a quorum appears, should the roll call fail to show one present, no business shall be transacted, except to compel the attendance of absent members or to adjourn.
Following Achievement Of A Quorum — When a quorum is shown to be present, the house may proceed with the matters on which the call was ordered, or may enforce the call and await the attendance of as many of the absentees as it desires.
www.news8austin.com /content/legislature_2003/quorum_break/?ArID=71394&SecID=325   (1083 words)

  
 Theatre Quorum
Theatre Quorum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 1998 by actor/director Carl Savering and playwright/actor Angela Wilson.
For three years Theatre Quorum was a roaming theatre, performing in the Bath House and WaterTower Studio spaces.
Through comedy and drama, new plays and old, through ghost stories and love stories, Theatre Quorum is committed to generating a theatrical experience that connects its audience to the playwright's words via the emotional veracity of the actor.
www.theatrequorum.org   (205 words)

  
 Quorum Business Systems - About Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Quorum employs specialist staff for each of these activities and does not normally sub-contract any of these services.
Quorum has become one of the largest and most respected Pegasus Partners in the country and is not only a Pegasus Gold Certified Partner, the highest level of Pegasus accreditation but also a winner of the Pegasus Best Service Award.
Quorum only employs accountants to provide the implementation and training for accounting software, so that they not only have a detailed knowledge of the software but also understand the accounting and management information implications for the business of the client whose system they are installing.
www.quorum-business.co.uk /content.asp?CatID=7   (358 words)

  
 The Priesthood Quorum
When I became a member of a Quorum of the Seventy, I assumed that I might be accepted by my brethren in the course of time if I were able to prove myself worthy of their association.
And let it be remembered that nowhere is the fraternity of quorums more crucial than in the case of newly baptized brethren and their families.
Quorum and group leaders should provide the leading voice and laboring oar in every ward and branch council regarding retention of converts.
www.lds.org /conference/talk/display/0,5232,89-1-22-16,00.html   (1753 words)

  
 Quorum Communications, Satellite Remote Sensing Systems & Electronics
Quorum Communications, Inc., an innovative industry leader provides satellite microwave receivers, downconverters, antenna systems, and communications products to OEM and end users worldwide.
Quorum's reputation of high quality products, engineering, and excellent customer support is a key asset in providing design solutions for remote sensing satellite reception.
Quorum also designs small portable communications systems used by the military.
www.qcom.com   (300 words)

  
 Quorum Business Systems - Services - Overview
Quorum is constantly appraising and evaluating new technologies and products, enabling us to provide your business a tailored solution.
Quorum is an authorised developer of Pegasus products and our programming team is highly qualified.
We at Quorum believe that our customer support is second to none and are winners of the award for best reseller service from Pegasus.
www.quorum-business.co.uk /content.asp?CatID=6   (592 words)

  
 Parliamentary Procedure in Small Boards - Handling Motions - Robert's Rules   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
A Quorum of an assembly is such a number as must be present in order that business can be legally transacted.
The quorum of a mass meeting is the number present at the time, as they constitute the membership at that time.
The quorum of a body of delegates, unless the by-laws provide for a smaller quorum, is a majority of the number enrolled as attending the convention, not those appointed.
www.parlipro.org /quorum.htm   (308 words)

  
 Quorum Federal Credit Union: Disclosure: Bill Payment
Quorum FCU is responsible only for exercising ordinary care in making payments upon your authorization and for mailing or sending a payment to the designated merchant.
Quorum FCU is obligated to notify you promptly if it decides to refuse to pay a person or entity designated by you.
Quorum FCU shall not be deemed to have waived any of its rights or remedies hereunder unless such waiver is in writing and signed by Quorum FCU.
www.quorumfcu.org /disclosure_bill_payment.html   (3056 words)

  
 Dictionary.com/Word of the Day Archive/quorum
Such a number of the officers or members of any body as is legally competent to transact business.
The extraordinary powers of the Senate were vested in twenty-six men, fourteen of whom would constitute a quorum, of which eight would make up a majority.
Quorum comes from the Latin quorum, "of whom," from qui, "who." The term arose from the wording of the commission once issued to justices of the peace in England, by which commission it was directed that no business of certain kinds should be done without the presence of one or more specially designated justices.
dictionary.reference.com /wordoftheday/archive/2002/07/28.html   (119 words)

  
 Quorum International Lighting Products
Quorum International takes pride its vast range of light fixtures, ceiling fans, and decorative accessories.
Quorum International is the parent of CRISTAL, the maker of a line of fine European inspired fixtures.
Quorum International was founded in 1981 and is based in Fort Worth, Texas.
www.lightingforum.com /lighting/quorum_international_lighting.htm   (154 words)

  
 quorum - definition by dict.die.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
See the Note below.] Such a number of the officers or members of any body as is competent by law or constitution to transact business; as, a quorum of the House of Representatives; a constitutional quorum was not present.
A sufficient number of members of a deliberative body to have their own way and their own way of having it.
In the United States Senate a quorum consists of the chairman of the Committee on Finance and a messenger from the White House; in the House of Representatives, of the Speaker and the devil.
dict.die.net /quorum   (151 words)

  
 Quorum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The votes of the majority of those present at any properly called meeting or adjourned meeting of member groups at which a quorum as in this Section defined is present or participating, in the case of a vote or election by ballot, shall be sufficient to transact business.
If less than a quorum of the member groups' Designated Representatives are represented at a meeting, a majority of the groups so represented may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice.
At any adjourned meeting at which a quorum is present or represented, any business may be transacted that might have been transacted at the meeting as originally notified.
www.apcug.net /APCUG/paper/byl29.htm   (174 words)

  
 Quorum Signs Four More Dealerships to Its GM IDMS Offering
Under the terms of the multi-year IDMS agreement with GM, Quorum is one of only two chosen DMS providers responsible for the delivery of IDMS software and related hardware and services on behalf of GM to GM-branded dealerships across North America, including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, HUMMER, Pontiac and SAAB.
Quorum currently has over 18% of the GM dealership market in Canada making it the third largest supplier of Dealership Management Systems for GM in Canada.
Quorum was also recently named General Motors' IDMS Supplier for North America.
www.ccnmatthews.com /news/releases.Controller?action=check4Cookies&searchText=false&showText=all&actionFor=598668   (373 words)

  
 THE QUORUM
The Quorum allowed the social gathering of Blacks and Whites, who sat together at tables in the coffee house, when Blacks and Whites were forbidden by State law to sit together at tables in restaurants and bars.
In the politically and racially charged atmosphere of the 1960s, the Quorum was a haven for open-minded individuals who wanted to assert such values as freedom of speech and the rights of free association.
The Quorum's founding group decided to try the same strategy in reverse: they would be a private club, only they would consider anyone who walked in the door to be a member.
www.quorumthemovie.com /index.htm   (1754 words)

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