Co-operatives Act 2009

The Registrar must, on the application of a majority of the members of the board or of not less than one third in number of the members of a co‑operative —

call a special meeting of the co‑operative; or

hold, or appoint an inspector to hold, an inquiry into the affairs of the co‑operative or of a subsidiary of the co‑operative.

An application must be supported by the evidence that the Registrar directs for the purpose of showing that the applicants have good reason for requiring the meeting or inquiry and that the application is made without malicious motive.

Notice of the application must be given to the co‑operative as the Registrar directs.

The applicants must give security for the expenses of the meeting or inquiry as the Registrar directs.