Members

(1) The Board shall consist of five members who will elect a Chairperson to serve. (2) In the event of a vacancy in the membership of the VERB where the term of a former member's appointment has not yet expired, it shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment pursuant to M.G.L. 115, § 16. (3) At any meeting of the Board, a quorum shall consist of three members of the Board eligible to participate in and vote upon the appeal. Upon a tied vote, the Board shall send recommendation letter to the Secretary to make a final decision. (4) Decisions on all issues put to vote shall be made by a simple majority.