Rule 3.8 Quorum

Here's a plain English summary of this rule:

For the Judicial Hearing Board to make decisions, at least five members must be present at the meeting. This minimum number is called a quorum, and it makes sure enough people are involved before the Board takes any action.

When the Board votes on something, it needs a majority of the members who are actually present and voting to agree. This means if only five members show up, at least three of them need to vote the same way for a decision to pass. The rule keeps the process fair by requiring real agreement among the people in the room, not just a single member acting alone.