The Quorum in the OPEC conference is formed with the attendance of ?

Analyzing the question

The question asks what proportion of OPEC member states must be present for the OPEC Conference (its supreme authority) to be properly constituted, which is the quorum.

The concept

A quorum is the minimum number of members that must be present for a meeting to conduct valid business. OPEC's Statute (Article 8 of the Statute) states that the Conference is the supreme authority of the Organization. It also says that a quorum is formed when three-quarters (¾) of the Member Countries are present. Decisions generally require a unanimous vote of the members present and voting (each member has one vote).

Please note that this detail is a matter of OPEC's Statute. The relevant part reads that "the quorum for the Conference shall be three-quarters of the Members."

Step-by-step solution

1. Identify the body: the OPEC Conference, the highest decision-making organ.
2. Recall the rule on quorum: three-quarters of the member states must be present.
3. Compare with the options: • A. One third: too low, so incorrect. • B. Half: this is a simple majority, which is not OPEC's rule, so incorrect. • C. "Member states": incomplete, with no fraction given, so incorrect. • D. Three quarters of the member states: matches the Statute.

Correct answer: D, three quarters of the member states

Exam tip: Remember "OPEC needs ¾ to talk." For the Conference, think of a high threshold: three-quarters present for the quorum, and decisions by unanimity. If you see an OPEC quorum question, pick the largest fraction offered.