Law Society By-laws 2023
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20 Irregularities
(1) If there is an irregularity in a proceeding of a general meeting, the proceeding is valid if –
(a) the irregularity occurs in –
(i) the holding of the meeting; or
(ii) an election taking place at the meeting; or
(iii) any other proceeding taking place at the meeting; and
(b) the irregularity is not objected to at the meeting.
(2) If an irregularity in a proceeding at a general meeting is objected to at the meeting, the full members at the meeting must decide whether or not the objection is upheld.
(3) A decision under subclause (2) is final.