In which scenario can the Board adjourn a meeting?

The appropriate scenario for the Board to adjourn a meeting is when a quorum is not present. A quorum is the minimum number of members required to be present in order for the meeting to be deemed valid and for decisions to be made. If a quorum is not achieved, it indicates that there are not enough members to conduct business or make authoritative decisions, thus necessitating the adjournment of the meeting. This ensures that all discussions and decisions made during the meeting are legitimate and uphold the integrity of the governing body.

In contrast, the presence of a majority or multiple members does not inherently allow for an adjournment unless quorum requirements are met. A request for an extension from members may be irrelevant if the minimum participation criteria is not satisfied. Lastly, if only one member is present, adjourning does not hold significance as no official meeting can occur in that context. Thus, adjournment fundamentally revolves around maintaining appropriate governance standards by ensuring that a quorum is present.