Co-operatives National Regulation (Queensland)
sch.6-sec.31Determining the outcome where equality of votes (s228)
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sch.6-sec.31 Determining the outcome where equality of votes (s228)
This rule applies where the votes in favour and against a resolution are equal. If the chairperson of the meeting is a member of the co-operative, he or she may exercise a second or casting vote. If the chairperson is not a member of the co-operative or decides not to exercise a second or casting vote, the outcome of an equality of votes is taken to have been decided in the negative. (sch.6-sec.31-ssec.1) This rule applies where the votes in favour and against a resolution are equal. (sch.6-sec.31-ssec.2) If the chairperson of the meeting is a member of the co-operative, he or she may exercise a second or casting vote. (sch.6-sec.31-ssec.3) If the chairperson is not a member of the co-operative or decides not to exercise a second or casting vote, the outcome of an equality of votes is taken to have been decided in the negative.