Terms Used In Idaho Code 67-430

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
The council shall meet as often as may be necessary for the proper performance of its duties; provided, however, that it shall meet at least two (2) times each year. Such meetings may be held at various places within the state of Idaho. Eight (8) members shall constitute a quorum and a majority thereof shall have authority to act on any matters within the jurisdiction of the council. All members of the legislature shall be notified in advance of the time, place and general purpose of all meetings and any member of the legislature shall have the right to attend any of the meetings of the council and to present his views on any subject which may be under consideration. The council shall keep minutes of its meetings and make periodic reports to members of the legislature. The council shall assist in making any necessary preparations for all regular and special sessions of the legislature. The services and facilities of the council shall be available to all members of the legislature at all times.