Proxy refers to someone who is authorized to serve in one's place at a meeting, especially with the right to right on vote on behalf of another. A proxy to vote shares of stock is the authority given by the stockholder, who has the right to vote the shares, to another to exercise his or her voting rights. Unless otherwise controlled by state statutes or the corporate articles or certificate of incorporation, or bylaws, no particular form of words is required to constitute a valid proxy. |