Question

Answer the following question:

State any two pre-requisites for passing a special resolution in a meeting.

Answer 1

A written resolution is passed by a majority of not less than 75% if it is passed by members representing not less than 75% of the total voting rights of eligible members. A resolution passed at a meeting on a show of hands is passed by a majority of not less than 75% if it is passed by not less than 75% of

• the members who, being entitled to do so, vote in person on the resolution, and
• the persons who vote on the resolution as duly appointed proxies of members entitled to vote on it.