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In forceDetermining the outcome where equality of votes (s228)
Schedule 5Model rules for a distributing co-operative
Part 3General meetings, resolutions and voting
39 Determining the outcome where equality of votes (s228)
(1)
This rule applies where the votes in favour and against a resolution are equal.
(2)
If the chairperson of the meeting is a member of the co-operative, he or she may exercise a second or casting vote.
(3)
If the chairperson is not a member of the co-operative or decides not to exercise a second or casting vote, the outcome of an equality of votes is taken to have been decided in the negative.
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