Can owners insist an AGM be held in person rather than via teleconference or Zoom?

NSW
Committee & Governance
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Lookupstrata community member

The majority of our owner residents don't want our AGM to be held via "teleconference/zoom". We've been advised our next AGM is to be conducted virtually to accommodate interstate owners. What is the best way to hold a democratic meeting that all interested parties can attend?

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Leanne Habib Premium Strata

Teleconference meetings and electronic voting have now become an acceptable (and common) way to hold meetings.

Due to the amendments to the strata legislation that took effect on or about 30 September 2022 (following on from the introduction of emergency COVID-19 strata meeting measures), teleconference meetings and electronic voting while participating in such meetings have now become an acceptable (and common) way to hold meetings.

If most owners are truly opposed to the idea, you may wish to discuss this with your secretary or managing agent and press your preference to convene an in-person meeting.

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