Can the chair request a show of hands before calling a poll vote to see if a poll vote is necessary?
If a poll vote is called for by an owner for motions and for the election of the strata council, can the chair request a show of hands first to see if a poll vote is necessary?
Can a written request for a poll vote be added to an AGM motion from an absentee owner? Or does the owner have to be present at the meeting to call the poll vote?
A vote by unit entitlement can be called by anyone prior to the motion being voted on.
A poll vote is a vote counted by entitlement. It's a term we use frequently within the industry, but it's not referenced in the legislation.
A vote by unit entitlement can be called by anyone prior to the motion being voted on. That can be in writing before the AGM commences. If an owner would like all the motions determined by a poll vote, they can write in and do so. That is an option.
You can't have a show of hands prior to moving to a poll vote. If a proxy or an owner elects that the motion is to be determined by unit entitlement, that motion must be determined by unit entitlement and the strata and you should record the the way the lots vote. That requires an extra administrative duty when it comes to the minute taking.
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With nearly two decades of property experience, including working as an expert in litigation as both a commercial property valuer and a retail development manager, Scott is now regarded as WA’s lead strata expert.
Scott started with B Strata early 2014 and became managing director mid-2015. He dedicates the majority of his time to B Strata, growing and evolving the business and managing existing and new developments as they come online.
Given Scott’s passion for strata and broad property experience he was quickly elevated to President of Strata Community Association WA in 2016 and is now the longest continuing serving President of the Association.
Scott worked extensively for over five years with Landgate, the Property Council, SCA WA and the Ministers for Land to ensure a balanced and effective review of the Strata Titles Act was achieved. Scott’s ultimate aim is to see the strata industry recognised for its professionalism and expertise and wants to ensure there is proper regulation and licensing of strata managers.
Scott sits on numerous Boards and committees, including the Property Council of Australia, Policy Advocacy Committee and he Chairs the SCA WA Board.
Hands down, B Strata are industry leaders when it comes to understanding the strata reforms and implementing new processes to accommodate for the changes to the legislation. Saying this, we will not be ‘resting on our laurels’, as we continuously look to find ways to innovate and evolve!
B Strata's mission is to create harmonious communities.
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