What is considered a reasonable cause for absence from Board meetings?

A reasonable cause for absence from Board meetings typically refers to valid and justifiable circumstances that prevent a member from attending. Among the options given, medical reasons stand out as a legitimate cause. This is because health-related issues can significantly impact a person’s ability to participate in meetings and are typically acknowledged as valid reasons in many formal or professional settings.

Personal reasons, while they can be understandable, may lack the specificity needed to categorize them as reasonable without further context. Travel obligations, although sometimes unavoidable, might also not be viewed as a strong enough reason if they do not relate directly to the duties of the Board. Therefore, among the choices, medical reasons provide a clear and acceptable justification for absence that aligns most closely with what is generally accepted as reasonable in professional environments.