Section 250M — Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

When and how polls must be taken (replaceable rule—see section 135)

(1) A poll, other than a poll demanded on the election of a chair or the question of an adjournment, must be taken when and in the manner the chair directs.

(2) A poll demanded on the election of a chair or on the question of an adjournment must be taken immediately.

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Related sections

s 250JA — Certain resolutions must be decided on a poll—listed companies
s 250K — Matters on which a poll may be demanded
s 250L — When a poll is effectively demanded
s 250MA — Requirements for a special resolution
s 250N — Public company must hold AGM
s 250P — Extension of time for holding AGM

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