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Brindle Co wishes to remove a director before the end of the director's term. Under the general rule, which resolution type is used at a general meeting?

A director is removed by an ordinary resolution of the members, with special notice given to the company. A 75% special resolution is not required, and the board alone cannot remove a fellow director under the general rule.

  1. AAn ordinary resolution, with special notice given to the companyCorrect
  2. BA special resolution passed by at least 75% of votes cast
  3. CA board resolution passed by the other directors only

Explanation

Under the general rule, members remove a director by ordinary resolution, and special notice is required. A 75% majority is not needed, and the other directors cannot remove a director by their own resolution under the general rule.

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