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, or weighted votes. Quorum rules specify the minimum number of members who must be present to conduct business. In some systems, all fifteen seats must be filled for a decision, while others operate with partial membership as long as a quorum exists.

Notable usages include the United Nations Security Council, which is a 15-member body consisting of five permanent members and ten rotating non-permanent members. National parliaments and organizations also form 15-member committees or boards to handle specialized tasks, such as budget oversight, foreign affairs, or accreditation panels. The choice of a fifteen-member size reflects a balance between broad representation and functional efficiency, though in practice the optimal size depends on the specific context and governance rules.

Related terms include fifteen-member committee, 15-member board, and similarly sized bodies in corporate, municipal, and international governance. The term is mainly descriptive rather than normative, serving to specify scale rather than policy.