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110 Ordinary resolutions

(1) Subject to section 111, an ordinary resolution of the members, or of a
class of members, of a company means a resolution passed by a simple
majority.

(2) A resolution passed at a meeting on a show of hands is passed by a simple
majority if it is passed by in excess of half of the members who, being
entitled to do so, vote in person or by proxy on the resolution.

(3) A resolution passed on a poll taken at a meeting is passed by a simple
majority if it is passed by members representing in excess of half of the
total votes of members who, being entitled to do so, vote in person or by
proxy on the resolution.

(4) A written resolution is passed by a simple majority if it is passed in
accordance with this Sub-Part by members representing in excess of half
of the total votes of members entitled to vote on the resolution.

(5) For the purposes of subsections (2), (3) and (4) —

(a) votes of shareholders shall be counted according to the votes
attached to the shares held by the shareholder voting; and

(b) unless the memorandum or articles otherwise provide, a
guarantee member is entitled to one vote on any resolution on
which he is entitled to vote.

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

(7) Unless the context otherwise requires, a reference in this Act to a
resolution of members shall mean an ordinary resolution.
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