- Y Diweddaraf sydd Ar Gael (Diwygiedig)
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(1)[F1Subject to subsection (2A) below] For the purposes of this Act a special resolution, in relation to a registered society [F1or branch], is a resolution passed—
(a)at a general meeting of which notice, specifying the intention to propose that resolution, has been duly given in accordance with the society’s rules, and
(b)by not less than three-quarters of those members of the society for the time being entitled under the society’s rules to vote who vote either in person or by proxy at the meeting or, in the case of a meeting of delegates appointed by members, by not less than three-quarters of the delegates who vote at the meeting.
(2)Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the rules of a registered society, at any such general meeting as is referred to in subsection (1)(a) above, other than a meeting of delegates, proxy voting shall be permitted on any resolution which, if passed as mentioned in subsection (1)(b) above, would be a special resolution, and the procedure adopted by a registered society for proxy voting on any such resolution shall comply with any requirements imposed by the [F2Treasury] by regulations made under this section.
[F3(2A)For the purposes of this Act “special resolution”, in relation to a registered friendly society, shall be construed in accordance with paragraph 7 of Schedule 12 to the 1992 Act.]
(3)A copy of every special resolution for any of the purposes mentioned in this Act, signed by the chairman of the meeting and countersigned by the secretary, shall be sent to the [F4Authority] and, subject to subsection (4) below, shall be [F5registered by it]; and until that copy is so registered the special resolution shall not take effect.
(4)Where, in accordance with subsection (3) above, there is sent to the [F4Authority] a copy of a special resolution passed at a meeting of a registered friendly society for the puspose referred to in subsection (1), subsection (2) or subsection (3) of section 82 above, the resolution shall not be registered (and accordingly shall not take effect) before the expiry of the period of six weeks beginning with the date on which it is received [F4by the Authority].
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 86(1) inserted (13.9.1993) by Friendly Societies Act 1992 (c. 40), s. 95, Sch. 16 para. 33(a) (with ss. 7(5) and 93(4)); S.I. 1993/2213, art. 2(1), Sch. 3 (with art. 5).
F2Word in s. 86(2) substituted (17.8.2001 for certain purposes, otherwise 1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/2617, arts. 2, 8, 13(1), Sch. 3 Pt. I para. 32(a) (with art. 13(3), Sch. 5); S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)
F3S. 86(2A) inserted (13.9.1993) by Friendly Societies Act 1992 (c. 40), s. 95, Sch. 16 para. 33(b) (with ss. 7(5) and 93(4)); S.I. 1993/2213, art. 2(1), Sch. 3 (with art. 5).
F4Words in s. 86(3)(4) substituted (17.8.2001 for certain purposes, otherwise 1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/2617, arts. 2, 8, 13(1), Sch. 3 Pt. I para. 32(b)(i)(c)(i)(ii) (with art. 13(3), Sch. 5); S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)
F5Words in s. 86(3) substituted (17.8.2001 for certain purposes, otherwise 1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/2617, arts. 2, 8, 13(1), Sch. 3 Pt. I para. 32(b)(ii) (with art. 13(3), Sch. 5); S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 86(2): functions transferred to the Treasury (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/2617, arts. 2(b), 4(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I (with art. 5); S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)
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