This article is written from the perspective of a strata manager. Read on for insights from their side of the meeting room table. You are sitting in another stupefying meeting. The Committee is way off the agenda, wandering far and wide amidst the weeds. You have tried, to no avail, to bring them back to…
The dynamic of Body Corporate meetings can vary greatly depending on the members present. In this article we provide guidance on setting goals and planning actions, the importance of leadership, understanding of participants roles and responsibilities, being concise when making submissions and acting professionally. If you have ever left a meeting wondering what just happened, this…
Daily news broadcasts mean that we are continually provided with the latest on COVID cases, new strains and health guidelines. The news can be overwhelming to say the least, however these are the times that we live in and whether we like it or not, we need to consider the impacts on our day to…
Commissioners Corner: AGM Basics and Timeframes Not surprisingly, one of the most common inquiries received by the Office of the Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management is about general meetings of a body corporate. The queries are often about the timeframes involved as well as some of the more basic processes. Given that a…
Few new strata managers walking in on their first day have the slightest inkling what is in store for them unless they have extensive customer-service experience. Without scaring everyone too much let me say in no uncertain terms that some of the people with whom you will deal will be very difficult. Why is that?…
Last week we discussed how to form a Committee, and this week we look at the next steps in the process when a Committee cannot be formed at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). It is a requirement of The Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 that a Committee is formed at the AGM, and…
There are various types of meetings associated with running a strata scheme. One of the most important meetings to take place is the Annual General Meeting. At an AGM, Lot Owners have the opportunity to vote on important issues such as setting the annual levies, enter into agreements for services and electing the body corporate…