Section 282 | Ordinary resolutions

(1)An ordinary resolution of the members (or of a class of members) of a company means a resolution that is passed by a simple majority.

(2)A written resolution is passed by a simple majority if it is passed by members representing a simple majority of the total voting rights of eligible members (see Chapter 2).

(3)A resolution passed at a meeting on a show of hands is passed by a simple majority if it is passed by a simple majority of the votes cast by those entitled to vote^F1

(4)A resolution passed on a poll taken at a meeting is passed by a simple majority if it is passed by members representing a simple majority of the total voting rights of members who (being entitled to do so) vote in person, by proxy or in advance (see section 322A) on the resolution.^F2

(5)Anything that may be done by ordinary resolution may also be done by special resolution.