8(1)An instrument appointing a proxy shall be in the form set out in the Appendix to this Schedule or in a form as near thereto as circumstances admit, and shall be in writing under the hand of the appointor or of an attorney duly authorised by him in writing, or, if the appointor is a corporation, shall be either under seal or under the hand of an officer or attorney duly authorised by the corporation in writing.
(2)A proxy need not be a holder of securities.
(3)The appointment of a proxy shall not be valid unless the instrument of appointment, and the power of attorney or other authority (if any) under which it is signed or a notarially certified copy of that power or authority, is deposited at the address specified for the purpose in the notice convening the meeting, not less than 48 hours before the time for holding the meeting.
(4)An appointment of a proxy may be made for one or more meetings, and any appointment for a meeting shall be deemed to apply to any adjournment thereof.