This article discusses how to remove a committee member by general meeting resolution and the basic steps involved.
Question: The partner of an owner is the self appointed committee ‘leader’. We are wondering how we politely remove them from this position. Where do we start?
Our body corporate committee has a self appointed ‘leader’. They are not an owner, but the partner of an owner. The owner has given this person their rights.
The partner has been head of the committee for approximately 6 years and we’re wondering how we politely remove them from this position. What is the first step? A petition amongst the owners?
Answer: Anyone can be removed from a committee role by an ordinary resolution at a general meeting. You don’t need to give reasons.
There is no such thing as ‘head’ or ‘leader’ of a committee. There are executive positions, and a chairperson, although that role does not have a veto power or any other special powers. Anyone can be removed from a committee role by an ordinary resolution at a general meeting. You don’t need to give reasons. To get a general meeting called, you need signatures from at least 25% of owners.
Remember, the grass is not always greener, so you need to be sure that whoever you might want to replace them with is ready, willing and able for the challenge of the role.
This response is not legal advice. It is general information. Please seek qualified legal advice if you require specific advice on a strata matter.
This post appears in Strata News #636.
Chris Irons
Strata Solve
E: chris@stratasolve.com.au
P: 0419 805 898
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