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+# TAC Operating Procedures
+
+This document outlines the operational policies adopted by the Technical Advisory Council (TAC) to
+ensure efficient governance and decision-making. These policies are adopted by consensus of the TAC
+and serve as standing rules in addition to the [Technical Charter](TECHNICAL_CHARTER.md).
+
+## 1. Voting Member Attendance and Quorum
+
+To ensure the TAC maintains the ability to conduct official business and reach quorum, Voting
+Members are expected to maintain consistent attendance.
+
+### 1.1. Inactive Status
+
+A Voting Member shall be deemed "Inactive" for the purposes of quorum
+calculation if either of the following conditions is met:
+
+* **Consecutive Absence:** The member is absent for **three (3)** consecutive meetings.
+* **Quarterly Attendance:** The member is absent for **fifty percent (50%)** or more of the meetings
+  held within a calendar quarter.
+
+### 1.2. Effect on Quorum Members deemed "Inactive":
+
+* Retain their seat on the TAC.
+* May fully participate in discussions and meetings.
+* **Are excluded** from the total number of Voting Members used to calculate the quorum requirement.
+* Are ineligible to vote until their status is restored.
+
+### 1.3. Reinstatement of Voting Rights
+
+An Inactive Member may automatically restore their status to "Active" (and thus count toward quorum)
+by attending **two (2)** consecutive TAC meetings. Voting rights are reinstated effective at the
+start of the third consecutive meeting attended.
+
+### 1.4. Leave of Absence
+A Voting Member may request a voluntary "Leave of Absence" by notifying the TAC Chair in writing.
+During this period, the member is not counted toward the quorum denominator. They may return to
+Active status immediately upon notifying the Chair of their return.
+Ideally, companies should name an alternate Voting Member to attend during the absence.
+