Resolutions are typically proposed and passed during formal meetings such as the Annual General Meeting (AGM). However, companies also have the option to pass resolutions in writing. Written resolutions are typically used when directors and shareholders are unable to meet in person for any reason.
Chairperson of the board: The board chair will sign the resolution to affirm that the board approved it. Corporate secretary: The secretary will sign the resolution to attest that it's been adopted and recorded in the board meeting minutes.
Three forms of resolutions are available: ordinary resolution, special resolution and unanimous resolution. There is no concept of special resolution in board meetings and very few unanimous resolutions are also required. However, all three are covered in the case of general meetings.
A board resolution is passed after gaining approval by a majority of board members with voting rights. Your organization's governing documents will determine the votes necessary to approve a resolution formally.
(1) Anything that may be done by a resolution of a company in general meeting may be done, without a meeting and without any previous notice being required, by a written resolution of the members of the company.
Resolutions can be passed by directors without holding a directors' meeting. These are called circulating resolutions. Check the rule book to see how this can be done. All directors entitled to vote on the resolution must sign a statement that says they are in favour of the resolution set out in the document.
At a meeting, resolutions will usually be passed by a simple majority of those present and voting, and written resolutions typically require unanimous approval, but this is subject to any special terms contained in the constitutional documents which may set a different threshold.
Passing a special resolution without holding a meeting A proprietary company with more than one member can pass a special resolution by getting all members entitled to vote to sign a document that states they're in favour of passing the resolution. Where a partnership holds shares together, each member must sign.
There must be a quorum, or a majority, of board members present for a closed session to take place. With few exceptions, nobody else is legally allowed to attend. If trustees call the closed session to consult with lawyers, the board's lawyer must be present. Board members cannot invite general members of the public.
Requirements for passing of resolution by circulation: If the majority of the directors who are entitled to vote on the resolution give their approval then the said resolution shall be deemed to have been duly passed at a duly convened meeting of the board and have equal authority.