Co-operatives Act 2009

A special resolution is a resolution of a co‑operative that is passed —

by a two‑thirds majority at a general meeting of members; or

by a two‑thirds majority in a postal ballot, other than a special postal ballot, of members; or

by a three‑quarters majority in a special postal ballot of members.

A special resolution may be passed by a postal ballot only if the rules of the co‑operative allow, or this Act requires, the special resolution to be passed by postal ballot, including a special postal ballot.

A resolution is not taken to have been passed as a special resolution unless not less than 21 days notice has been given to the members of the co‑operative stating —

the intention to propose the special resolution; and

the reasons for proposing the special resolution; and

the effect of the special resolution being passed.