Western Australian Numbered Acts

CO-OPERATIVES ACT 2009 (NO. 24 OF 2009) - SECT 177

177 .         Special resolutions

        (1)         A special resolution is a resolution of a co-operative that is passed —

            (a)         by a two-thirds majority at a general meeting of members; or

            (b)         by a two-thirds majority in a postal ballot, other than a special postal ballot, of members; or

            (c)         by a three-quarters majority in a special postal ballot of members.

        (2)         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.

        (3)         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 —

            (a)         the intention to propose the special resolution; and

            (b)         the reasons for proposing the special resolution; and

            (c)         the effect of the special resolution being passed.