Point in time view as at 06/04/2018.
Companies Act 2006, Section 356 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 02 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
(1)This section applies to the records kept in accordance with section 355.
(2)The record of a resolution passed otherwise than at a general meeting, if purporting to be signed by a director of the company or by the company secretary, is evidence (in Scotland, sufficient evidence) of the passing of the resolution.
(3)Where there is a record of a written resolution of a private company, the requirements of this Act with respect to the passing of the resolution are deemed to be complied with unless the contrary is proved.
(4)The minutes of proceedings of a general meeting, if purporting to be signed by the chairman of that meeting or by the chairman of the next general meeting, are evidence (in Scotland, sufficient evidence) of the proceedings at the meeting.
(5)Where there is a record of proceedings of a general meeting of a company, then, until the contrary is proved—
(a)the meeting is deemed duly held and convened,
(b)all proceedings at the meeting are deemed to have duly taken place, and
(c)all appointments at the meeting are deemed valid.
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