Who can vote at a strata committee meeting?

Who can vote at a strata committee meeting?

Each strata committee member has one vote and must be financial to exercise this vote. If the strata committee member is not an Owner then the Owner that nominated them at the annual general meeting must be financial. The Chairperson does not have a casting vote under any circumstances.

Who can vote at a strata AGM?

the secretary or strata committee can call one at any time, or. if owners entitled to vote, who together hold at least a quarter of the total unit entitlements, ask for a meeting in writing.

How the strata committee are appointed?

The strata committee is made up of 1-9 members, with schemes of over 100 lots requiring at least 3 members. Any owner can nominate themselves for election to the strata committee. Of these strata committee members, there are three office-bearing positions; chairperson, secretary and treasurer.

Can anyone attend a strata committee meeting?

Attendance. An owner or, the company nominee of the corporation, can attend strata committee meetings but they cannot speak unless the committee allows.

How do you call an EGM strata?

In some circumstances, an owner can request for an EGM to be called. If this is possible with your scheme, the owner should email the secretary with the details of the purpose of the meeting. After an EGM, the secretary sends a copy of the minutes to all owners.

Voting. Each strata committee member, other than any tenant member, has one vote. The Chairperson does not have a deciding vote under any circumstances. A decision on any motion at a strata committee meeting is made by a majority vote.

Ordinary – simple majority is owners entitled to vote in favour of the motion eg over 50% • Special – against which not more than 25% of the votes cast & entitled to vote, are votes cast against the motion. Unanimous – all owners are entitled to vote and not one vote is cast against the motion.

Strata committee election takes place at your Annual General Meeting. The owners corporation will determine how many members there will be and make a call for nominations. If a vacancy pops up within the strata committee, then the owners corporation can appoint someone to fill the vacancy until the next AGM.

How often should a strata committee meet?

Frequently asked questions – Strata schemes The owners corporation must have one annual general meeting (AGM) each year. This meeting deals with matters that the owners need to consider including insurance and building defects. Meetings other than the AGM are called general meetings.

How does the strata committee work in NSW?

Pursuant to Section 30 of the Strata Schemes Management Act, 2015 (NSW), the strata committee of an owners corporation is to consist of the number of persons determined by the owners corporation (not being more than 9). As you correctly state, the section you refer to is for the filling of vacancies.

What is the quorum for a strata committee meeting?

The quorum for a strata committee meeting exists when at least half of the appointed members are present. Each strata committee member, other than any tenant member, has one vote. The Chairperson does not have a deciding vote under any circumstances. A decision on any motion at a strata committee meeting is made by a majority vote.

Can a strata Committee decision be vetoed by an owner?

In that case, the matter should be decided upon formally at a strata committee meeting so that the correct legal procedures are followed (such as the ability for owners to veto decisions of the strata committee in accordance with Schedule 2, clause 9 (3) of the Strata Schemes Management Act) and to ensure transparency of voting as well.

Can a tenant take part in a strata meeting?

The new strata laws will allow tenants in schemes, where the majority of units are tenanted, to take part in owners corporation meetings and have an elected representative on the strata committee, while respecting the financial decisions of owners.