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Can a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) amend its constitution with a resolution passed by less than a 75% majority of those voting at general meeting?

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Published on: 24 May 2017

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A charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) is a form of legal entity that is only available to charities. A CIO only comes into existence once it has been registered by the charity commission.

The CIO form was created in response to requests for a more appropriate legal structure for charities that want to operate using an incorporated entity, but do not want to be subject

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General meeting definition

What does General meeting mean?

General meetings are regulated by the Companies Act 2006, they can be held at any time provided the notice requirements are met. General meetings can either be called by the directors of the company or requisitioned by its members.

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