sec.239Special resolutions

sec.239 Special resolutions

A special resolution is a resolution of a co-operative that is passed— by a two-thirds majority at a general meeting of the co-operative; or by a two-thirds majority in a postal ballot (other than a special postal ballot) of members; or by a three-quarters majority in a special postal ballot of members. A co-operative may by its rules require a higher majority voting percentage on any matter or that specified matters must be passed by postal or special postal ballot. Section 250 enables 20% of members (or a lesser percentage specified in the rules) to require a postal ballot for a special resolution. A special resolution may be passed by a postal ballot only if the rules of the co-operative so permit or this Law requires the special resolution to be passed by postal ballot (including a special postal ballot). A resolution must not be considered to have been passed as a special resolution unless not less than 21 days notice has been given to the members of the co-operative stating— the intention to propose the special resolution; and the reasons for proposing the special resolution; and the effect of the special resolution being passed. (sec.239-ssec.1) A special resolution is a resolution of a co-operative that is passed— by a two-thirds majority at a general meeting of the co-operative; or by a two-thirds majority in a postal ballot (other than a special postal ballot) of members; or by a three-quarters majority in a special postal ballot of members. A co-operative may by its rules require a higher majority voting percentage on any matter or that specified matters must be passed by postal or special postal ballot. Section 250 enables 20% of members (or a lesser percentage specified in the rules) to require a postal ballot for a special resolution. (sec.239-ssec.2) A special resolution may be passed by a postal ballot only if the rules of the co-operative so permit or this Law requires the special resolution to be passed by postal ballot (including a special postal ballot). (sec.239-ssec.3) A resolution must not be considered to have been passed as a special resolution unless not less than 21 days notice has been given to the members of the co-operative stating— the intention to propose the special resolution; and the reasons for proposing the special resolution; and the effect of the special resolution being passed.

• (a) by a two-thirds majority at a general meeting of the co-operative; or
• (b) by a two-thirds majority in a postal ballot (other than a special postal ballot) of members; or
• (c) by a three-quarters majority in a special postal ballot of members.
• (a) the intention to propose the special resolution; and
• (b) the reasons for proposing the special resolution; and
• (c) the effect of the special resolution being passed.