Can our AGM chairperson unilaterally limit the council of owners to three members?

By admin,

At our AGM via zoom it was stated by the chairman that the council of owners would be limited to three members. I requested to be on the council as the fourth member and was advised that this was voted down by the three members of the council.

My understanding is that any owner can become a member of the council up to the maximum of seven. The strata comprises of eight units. Can you assist?

We have two council vacancies — if I request to join and am rejected, must the council provide a reason?

By admin,

I would like to join the Council of Owners so that I can assist in making decisions for our building.

Currently, there is one position filled and two vacant positions. Can I be added to fill one of those positions?

If I request to join, does the council have to approve the application?

If the request is rejected, do they need to provide some kind of reason?

Can I somehow appeal the decision?