At an AGM where there is only one nominee for the committee, do members need to vote, or are they automatically appointed?
A practical approach works best — read the room, accept uncontested nominations without a formal vote where possible, and guide the meeting to a workable outcome within the requirements.
I would generally take a practical approach and read the room at the AGM.
If there is only one nominee, I would usually put it to the floor by asking if there are any objections to that person being appointed. If there are no objections, I would treat them as accepted without needing a formal proposer and seconder or a full vote.
If the owners corporation is Tier 1, 2 or 3, a committee is required, so I would lean towards accepting the nomination unless there are objections. If someone does object, then move to a more formal process, call for any further nominations from the floor, and if needed, put it to a vote, given a committee must be formed.
If the owners corporation is Tier 4 or 5, a committee is optional. I would still ask if there are any objections to the nominee. If there are objections and no one else is willing to nominate, I would then suggest that the owners corporation proceed without a committee and put that as a motion to the meeting.
In practice, it is a bit about reading the room and guiding the meeting to a workable outcome while staying within the requirements.
This information is not intended to be personal advice and you should not rely on it as a substitute for any form of advice.
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