ASSOCIATIONS INCORPORATION REFORM ACT 2012 (NO. 20 OF 2012) - SECT 64 Special resolutions

ASSOCIATIONS INCORPORATION REFORM ACT 2012 (NO. 20 OF 2012) - SECT 64

    (1)     An incorporated association may pass a special resolution at a general meeting of the association in accordance with this section.

    (2)     Each member of the association who is entitled to vote at general meetings must be given at least 21 days' notice of the proposed resolution, in the manner provided by the rules of the association.

    (3)     The notice must—

        (a)     specify the date, time and place of the general meeting at which the resolution is intended to be proposed; and

        (b)     state in full the proposed resolution; and

        (c)     state the intention to propose the resolution as a special resolution.

    (4)     The special resolution is passed if—

        (a)     at the general meeting—

              (i)     not less than three quarters of the members of the association voting at the meeting, whether in person or (if permitted by the rules of the association) by proxy, vote in favour of the resolution; and

              (ii)     any additional requirements of the rules of the association relating to the passing of special resolutions have been met; or

        (b)     the resolution is passed in a manner approved by the Registrar under section 66(2).