40 U.S.C. § 15302 — Decisions

(a) Requirements for approval: Except as section 15304(c)(3) provides, Commission decisions need a "yes" vote from both the Federal Cochairperson and a majority of the state members or alternates (including designees) — not counting members from states that are delinquent under section 15304(c)(3)(C). (b) Consultation: On matters before the Commission, the Federal Cochairperson should, where practical, consult with federal departments and agencies that have an interest. (c) Quorums: (1) In general: Subject to paragraph (2), each Commission decides what counts as a quorum for its meetings. (2) Requirements: Any quorum must include (A) the Federal Cochairperson or alternate Federal Cochairperson, and (B) a majority of state members or alternates (including designees), not counting delinquent states under section 15304(c)(3)(C). (d) Projects and grant proposals: Each Commission is responsible for approving project and grant proposals, done according to section 15503.