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58 question, not a majority of all the members, nor of the members present. Those who sit silent are regarded as agreeing to the result, be it in the affirmative or negative. When there is no response on either side it is assumed that the assembly has no interest in the question and the chair may declare the result in the affirmative or negative. Said vote is subject to verification as in doubting the vote. (49.)  

53. A proxy is a power of attorney given by a person who has a right to vote to another person, granting this second person the right to vote in his place. Proxy voting is allowable only when the charter of the society of corporation, the organic law of the order, or some law passes by competent authority, gives proxy power. A proxy may be unlimited, or it may be limited as to the subject, to how he shall vote, the time, etc. It must be in writing, signed by the one having the right to vote, and if limited, should be definite as to the extent of the power given.