1. 1. The board may act only when lawfully convened in a regular or special meeting, and it may speak only through its official records. No member of the board has any authority as an individual by reason of his official position.
2. 2. At all meetings of the board five members are necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but no official actions may be taken unless a majority of the whole board votes therefor.

(L. 1963 p. 200 § 2-8)

(Source: RSMo 1959 §§ 160.080, 160.090)