256Decision at meetings

#### 256 Decision at meetings 256 Decision at meetings > > (1) A question for decision at a general meeting of a co-operative is to be decided by a show of hands, unless a poll is required (see subsection (2)). > > > (2) The question is to be decided by a poll if a poll is required by the chairperson of the meeting or by any 5 members present at the meeting or represented at the meeting by proxy. > > > (3) A person who is a proxy for one or more members may cast only one vote on a question for decision by a show of hands. > > > (4) A person who is a proxy for one or more members may cast more than one vote on a question for decision by a poll, unless the rules of the co-operative restrict the number of votes that a proxy may cast. > > > (5) In the case of an equality of votes, the chairperson of the meeting at which the show of hands takes place or at which the poll is demanded may cast a second vote if the rules of the co-operative so provide. > > > (6) This section has effect subject to section 229. > > > > Note— > > > > Section 229 deals with voting by proxy.