Article 144 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 143.

(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);

(c)

whether the proxy is—

(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 to the creditor, member or contributory, a blank proxy must not already have inserted in it the name or description of any person as proxy-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.