229Voting by proxy

229 Voting by proxy

229 Voting by proxy

(1) If the rules of the co-operative so provide, voting may be by proxy at a general meeting.

(2) The instrument of proxy may state the way in which a proxy is to vote on a particular resolution.

(3) The proxy must vote in the way authorised by an instrument of proxy referred to in subsection (2).

(4) A person must not act as a proxy unless he or she—

(a) is an active member of the co-operative; or

(b) in the case of a co-operative group—is entitled to represent a member of the group.

(5) The rules of the co-operative may limit the number of persons for whom a person may act as a proxy on the same question.