# The Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, Rule 16.3: Blank proxy


(1) A “blank proxy” is a document which—
(a) complies with the requirements in this rule; and
(b) when completed with the details specified in paragraph (3) will be a proxy as described in rule 16.2.
(2) A blank proxy must state that the creditor, member or contributory named in the document (when completed) appoints a person who is named or identified as the proxy-holder of the creditor, member or contributory.
(3) The specified details are—
(a) the name and address of the creditor, member or contributory;
(b) either the name of the proxy-holder or the identification of the proxy-holder (e.g. the chair of the meeting or the official receiver); ...
(c) a statement that the proxy is either—
(i) for a specific meeting, which is identified in the proxy, or
(ii) a continuing proxy for the proceedings; and
(d) if the proxy is for a specific meeting, instructions as to the extent to which the proxy holder is directed to vote in a particular way, to abstain or to propose any resolution.
(4) When it is delivered, a blank proxy must not have inserted into it the name or description of any person as proxy-holder or as a nominee for the office-holder, or instructions as to how a person appointed as proxy-holder is to act.
(5) A blank proxy must have a note to the effect that the proxy may be completed with the name of the person or the chair of the meeting who is to be proxy-holder.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1024/rule/16.3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/insolvency-england-and-wales-rules-2016/rule-16.3
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