# Rules of Organization
> **US Federal Reserve System** · Amendment to Rules of Organization. · Published 2017-11-22 · Effective 2017-10-25 · 82 FR 55496
## Document
- **Document number:** 2017-25122
- **Category:** other
- **Agency:** US Federal Reserve System
- **Federal Register citation:** 82 FR 55496
- **CFR reference:** 12 CFR 265
- **Publication date:** 2017-11-22
- **Effective date:** 2017-10-25
- **Docket:** Docket No. OP-1578
## Abstract

The Board has amended its definition of a quorum of the Board in the Board's Rules of Organization. The amendment is designed to facilitate the Board's ability to continue to function efficiently during periods of substantial vacancies on the Board. The amendment does not alter the number of Board members required to constitute a quorum in normal operating environments. The amendment also addresses Board member recusals and disqualifications. In addition, the Board has provided a modified definition of a quorum during exigent circumstances. In connection with this modification, the Board is amending its Rules Regarding Delegation of Authority, published elsewhere in this Federal Register, to authorize the Chair (or Vice Chair, if the Chair is unavailable) to determine when an emergency situation exists.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/11/22/2017-25122/rules-of-organization)
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