Part 13Resolutions and meetings

Chapter 3Resolutions at meetings

Procedure at meetings

320Declaration by chairman on a show of hands

1

On a vote on a resolution at a meeting on a show of hands, a declaration by the chairman that the resolution—

a

has or has not been passed, or

b

passed with a particular majority,

is conclusive evidence of that fact without proof of the number or proportion of the votes recorded in favour of or against the resolution.

2

An entry in respect of such a declaration in minutes of the meeting recorded in accordance with section 355 is also conclusive evidence of that fact without such proof.

3

This section does not have effect if a poll is demanded in respect of the resolution (and the demand is not subsequently withdrawn).