Committee management
What is the role of the chairperson on a strata committee? – Louise, NSW
The primary role of the chairperson is to preside at all general and committee meetings, and to determine quorums and procedural …
What is the benefit of having a professional strata manager, rather than self-managing the owners corporation? NSW
The legislation governing owners corporations and the compliance requirements are quite complex. Self-managed owners corporations are expected to perform the role …
When putting a management agreement in place, are you confined to 1 year, 2 years or 3 years? Can you say have an agreement for 17 months, if the committee desires it? – Ronnie, NSW
Management agreement limits vary depending on the type of property. If the strata scheme’s first annual general meeting has been held, …
As the Chairperson, how can I ensure that only proactive owners supportive of the whole owners corporation are members of the strata committee? Terry, NSW
While Queensland is the only state that has a legislative code of conduct for committee members, property owners in other states …
Can the role of chairperson and treasurer be held by the same person? Liam, NSW
There are three office bearing roles on a strata committee chairperson, secretary and treasurer. These roles can all be held by …
