This article discusses how to check a treasurer was properly elected by reviewing body corporate records and AGM minutes.
Question: Our treasurer is the go-to person that organises the work around our building. How do I find out if he has assumed this position or if he was elected?
Our complex consists of 10 units. Our treasurer is the go-to person that organises the work around our building.
I have asked him if he is self-appointed or if he was voted in, however, he has not responded. I am trying to find out what other position he would hold besides being the treasurer. How could I find this information?
Answer: You would find out through body corporate records.
You would find out through body corporate records, such as minutes of the annual general meeting. As an owner you are entitled to search records and obtain copies. You do this search through your body corporate manager, if you have one, or through your secretary.
That, of course, presumes that (a) meetings have been held and (b) minutes have been made and kept as they are meant to be made and kept. If either (a) or (b), or both, have not occurred in your situation, then something is amiss as it is not an option for someone to simply assume a committee position or declare themselves to be Treasurer. People are either elected to the positions, at an annual general meeting, or appointed as a casual vacancy.
Your scheme may need an administrator appointed, if no committee members have been validly appointed, or there are no records being kept.
This post appears in Strata News #612.
Chris Irons Strata Solve E: chris@stratasolve.com.au P: 0419 805 898