How many voting members are on the BPA Board of Trustees?

How many voting members are on the BPA Board of Trustees?

• A. 13 voting members and two non-voting ex officio members
• B. 11 voting members and four non-voting ex officio members
• C. 15 voting members
• D. 9 voting members and two ex officio

Answer: (A)

A board with 13 voting members and two non-voting ex officio members keeps the decision-makers at 13, while others present in the room can advise and participate without influencing votes. Ex officio means by virtue of office, so these two members attend and contribute but do not have voting power. That’s why the correct description identifies 13 voting members along with two non-voting ex officio members, totaling 15 people in the governance group but only 13 voting roles. The other options would misstate how many seats actually carry a vote or who is allowed to vote.

A board with 13 voting members and two non-voting ex officio members keeps the decision-makers at 13, while others present in the room can advise and participate without influencing votes. Ex officio means by virtue of office, so these two members attend and contribute but do not have voting power. That’s why the correct description identifies 13 voting members along with two non-voting ex officio members, totaling 15 people in the governance group but only 13 voting roles. The other options would misstate how many seats actually carry a vote or who is allowed to vote.