Question 1

What are the quorum requirements for different Florida entities?

Accepted Answer

By entity type: HOA (Section 720.306: 30% unless governing documents specify otherwise), condominium (Section 718.112: 30% unless bylaws specify otherwise), corporation board (Section 607.0725: majority of directors in office), LLC (operating agreement controls; if silent: majority of members), nonprofit (Section 617.0725: unless bylaws specify, a majority of directors), and government bodies (typically a majority of the governing body; check the entity’s charter or enabling legislation).

Question 2

Can quorum requirements be changed in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Changes: HOA and condo (the governing documents can set a quorum requirement higher or lower than 30%; changes require an amendment to the declaration, bylaws, or articles; the amendment process itself may require a specific vote threshold), corporation (the articles can set a quorum higher or lower than a majority; but it cannot be less than one-third of the directors; Section 607.0725), and nonprofit (the bylaws can modify the quorum; but it cannot be less than one-third of the directors; Section 617.0725).

Question 3

What is a "second call" meeting for quorum purposes in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Second call: if a quorum is not achieved at the first meeting: a second meeting (adjourned meeting) is scheduled. For HOA (Section 720.306): the second meeting can proceed with whatever members are present (there is no quorum requirement for the adjourned meeting). For condo (Section 718.112): the bylaws may specify a reduced quorum for the adjourned meeting (or no quorum at all). This "second call" provision ensures that the association can conduct business even when member participation is low.

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