This written resolution provides a template by which multiple resolutions, ordinary, special or a mixture of both, may be proposed by the
members of the company and passed using the written resolution procedure
under the Companies Act 2006.
Chapter 2 of Part 13 of the Companies Act 2006 sets out the written
resolution procedure. A written resolution may be proposed by either the
directors or members. In general, they will be proposed by the directors
who manage and run the company. This template however refers to resolutions
proposed by the members. This will usually only be the case where the
directors will not propose a resolution and the members wish to force
resolutions through against the directors’ wishes.
Sections 292-295 of the Companies Act 2006 set out the procedure for
circulating written resolutions proposed by the members and must be
strictly followed:
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Members holding 5% of the voting rights of all members entitled to vote
on the resolution (or any lower percentage specified in the company’s
articles), can require the company to circulate a written resolution;
subject to certain exceptions, i.e. it is frivolous, vexatious or
defamatory etc.
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The company must circulate the resolution with 21 days of becoming
required to.
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The members may require the company to circulate an accompanying
statement of up to 1,000 words on the subject matter of the resolution.
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The expense of circulating the resolution must be met by the members
who made the request (unless the company agrees otherwise). The company
does not have to circulate the resolution until sufficient funds have
been deposited to cover the expenses.
The procedure for circulating the written resolution is otherwise
essentially the same as those for circulating a written resolution proposed
by the directors.
This template relates to the passing of multiple resolutions. This
subfolder also includes a form of written resolution proposed by the
members for a single resolution.
For a standard written resolution, it is advised to use the directors
proposed version in this subfolder.
Optional phrases/clauses are enclosed in square b rackets. These should be
read carefully and selected so as to be compatible with one another. Unused
options should be removed from the document.
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