15member
15member refers to a body composed of fifteen individuals. The term is used in governance, organizations, and statutory designations to indicate the size of a committee, council, board, or panel rather than its purpose. A 15-member body may be elected, appointed, or formed by rotation, depending on the organization's rules. Seats are often distributed by geographic region, constituency, or functional area, with fixed or renewable terms and procedures for filling vacancies.
Decision-making in a 15-member body typically requires a majority, with variations such as simple majority, supermajorities,
Notable usages include the United Nations Security Council, which is a 15-member body consisting of five permanent
Related terms include fifteen-member committee, 15-member board, and similarly sized bodies in corporate, municipal, and international