Constitution of Urabba Parks/Section 129
Conduct of referendum
When approval is given
(1) If any proposed resolution is to be put to a referendum under this section, the proposed resolution shall be approved if:
- (a) in the case of a resolution that under an Australian law must be given by a special resolution – three-quarters of the votes cast by the members in each constituency entitled to vote are in favour of the resolution; or
- (b) in any other case - an absolute majority of the votes cast by the members in each constituency entitled to vote are in favour of the resolution;
except if an entrenchment may specify a higher proportion of votes required for approval to be given, in which case it shall be that majority.
When approval is taken to be given
(2) If any proposed resolution is to be put to a referendum under this section, the proposed resolution shall be taken to be approved if:
- (a) all of the members of whose approval is required:
- (i) are members of the foundation control group of which Urabba Parks is a member; or
- (ii) are not eligible to vote under Subdivision A of Division 2 of Part 1.3;
- (b) the question of the referendum is put to a duly called meeting of the members eligible to vote on the referendum and the chair declares the motion carried and no poll is demanded;
- (c) all the members eligible to vote in the referendum make a petition to the enacting component praying for the proposed law to be made.
Exclusion from requirement to hold referendum in the case of an editorial change
(3) A proposed resolution does not require approval by a referendum under this section to the extent the resolution relates to an editorial change to a law.
Rights to vote
(4) A member of Urabba Parks who is eligible to vote under Subdivision A of Division 2 of Part 1.3 is eligible to vote in a referendum held under this section.
(5) A person who is eligible to vote for a member of Urabba Parks under Subdivision A of Division 2 of Part 1.3 is eligible to vote for a member in a referendum held under this section.
Manner of holding referendum
(6) Subject to this section, when a proposal is submitted to the electors the vote shall be taken in such manner as provided under law.