Proofs of debt for voting purposes at Part 5.3A meetings must contain sufficient factual particularity to show at least at a prima facie level the existence of the asserted claim; mere bald assertions are properly rejected. The decision-maker is entitled to assess proofs in the context of pre-existing knowledge, including the process by which proofs were generated. Administrators have no duty to seek out unknown creditors beyond statutory notice and advertising requirements. The chairperson's residual power to adjourn unilaterally is narrow and does not extend to seeking court directions on proof admissibility where the meeting has declined to approve such an adjournment.
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