Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006
CHAPTER 5
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MEETINGS
PART 5-2
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GENERAL MEETINGS
Division 201
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What are the rules concerning general meetings?
Subdivision 201-F
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Voting at general meetings
SECTION 201-135
WHEN A POLL IS EFFECTIVELY DEMANDED
201-135(1)
At a general meeting, a poll may be demanded by: (a) at least 5 members entitled to vote on the resolution; or (b) members with at least 5 % of the votes that may be cast on the resolution on a poll; or (c) the chair.
201-135(2)
An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation ' s constitution may provide that fewer members or members with a lesser percentage of votes may demand a poll.
201-135(3)
The poll may be demanded: (a) before a vote is taken; or (b) before the voting results on a show of hands are declared; or (c) immediately after the voting results on a show of hands are declared.
At a general meeting, a poll may be demanded by: (a) at least 5 members entitled to vote on the resolution; or (b) members with at least 5 % of the votes that may be cast on the resolution on a poll; or (c) the chair.
Note:
A proxy may join in the demand for a poll (see paragraph 201-95(1)(c) ).
201-135(2)
An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation ' s constitution may provide that fewer members or members with a lesser percentage of votes may demand a poll.
201-135(3)
The poll may be demanded: (a) before a vote is taken; or (b) before the voting results on a show of hands are declared; or (c) immediately after the voting results on a show of hands are declared.
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