What constitutes the quorum for an HSC meeting?

• A. Only Co-chairs must attend
• B. At least 50% of the HSC, with both worker and employer present, and 50% of present members must be workers
• C. 25% of the HSC
• D. All members must attend

Answer: (B)

The main concept is what makes an HSC meeting quorate, ensuring decisions are valid only when enough people are present and voices from both sides are represented. The best choice requires at least half of the HSC attendees to be present, and there must be representation from both worker and employer sides. Among those present, at least half must be workers. This setup guarantees that the meeting has sufficient participation and a balanced perspective, so decisions reflect both worker and management concerns. For example, if the committee has eight members, the meeting would need at least four present, with at least one employer and one worker among them, and at least two of the four being workers. The other options don’t provide that combination of adequate attendance and balanced representation, or they impose impractical or unnecessary requirements (like needing everyone to attend).