NSW Q&A: Proxy Votes & Quorum Requirements for Annual General Meeting

NSW Q&A: Proxy Votes & Quorum Requirements for Annual General Meeting

According to Strata Community Association (NSW), here is the definition of: Proxy Voting: An owner who is unable to attend a meeting may authorise (give their proxy) to another person to exercise their vote. This is achieved via proper completion of the prescribed form. Quorum: The minimum number of owners required for a meeting to proceed….

More on EGMs – NSW Q&A: Who Sets the Agenda, Explanatory Notes, Plus a Sample Motion

More on EGMs – NSW Q&A: Who Sets the Agenda, Explanatory Notes, Plus a Sample Motion

Question: Does the Strata Manager circulate an EGM notice and voting papers without consulting with the Committee, or is the SC meant to vote on what is included in the EGM agenda? I have a question about who determines what is included in an EGM agenda? Can the Strata Manager simply circulate an EGM notice…

NSW Q&A: EGM Agenda

NSW Q&A: EGM Agenda

Question: I have a question about who determines what is included in an EGM agenda? Can the Strata Manager simply circulate an EGM notice and voting papers without consulting with the entire Strata Committee, or is the SC meant to vote on what is included in the EGM agenda? Answer: Both the delegated secretary (Strata Manager…

NSW Q&A: Legal Responsibilities of Sub-Committees

NSW Q&A: Legal Responsibilities of Sub-Committees

Question: Do sub-committees have the same legal responsibilities as Strata Committees under By-Laws and NSW Legislation in terms of issuing agendas and recording (and distributing to lot owners) minutes of meetings. Lot owners here suspect the committee is avoiding discussions with residents and committing to expenditure by declaring that they are meeting as a “sub-committee”….

NSW Q&A: Owners Corporation Meetings – Correspondence, Times and Frequency

NSW Q&A: Owners Corporation Meetings – Correspondence, Times and Frequency

Question: How can you add to a meeting agenda, either a committee meeting or Annual general meeting when the date, time, and agendas are already sent out? Answer: Theoretically, you could adjourn the meeting and incorporate additional items giving the full statutory notice period.  The secretary of the owners corporation does not need to include requisitioned…