Co-operatives National Law (Queensland)
sec.229Voting by proxy
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sec.229 Voting by proxy
If the rules of the co-operative so provide, voting may be by proxy at a general meeting. The instrument of proxy may state the way in which a proxy is to vote on a particular resolution. The proxy must vote in the way authorised by an instrument of proxy referred to in subsection (2) . A person must not act as a proxy unless he or she— is an active member of the co-operative; or in the case of a co-operative group—is entitled to represent a member of the group. 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. (sec.229-ssec.1) If the rules of the co-operative so provide, voting may be by proxy at a general meeting. (sec.229-ssec.2) The instrument of proxy may state the way in which a proxy is to vote on a particular resolution. (sec.229-ssec.3) The proxy must vote in the way authorised by an instrument of proxy referred to in subsection (2) . (sec.229-ssec.4) A person must not act as a proxy unless he or she— is an active member of the co-operative; or in the case of a co-operative group—is entitled to represent a member of the group. (sec.229-ssec.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.
- (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.