Poll

In relation to a company, a method of voting whereby each member can vote for or against a resolution according to the number of shares which he has. Table A, article 54 states: "subject to any rights or restrictions attached to any shares ... on a poll every member shall have one vote for every share of which he is the holder." On a poll votes may be given either personally or by proxy: Table A article 59. A member may appoint more than one proxy to attend on the same occasion.