Question: As an owner, I’ve has requested permission to observe a Management community meeting. The request has not been approved. What can I do?
As an owner, I’ve has requested permission from the Presiding Officer to attend a Management community meeting to observe only.
Our by-laws state that this decision should be voted on by the members of the Committee and the request is only valid if the owner wants to submit an issue. The Presiding office has approved my request to attend, but the rest of the committee won’t agree. What can be done about this?
Answer: You should send a formal request in writing and request it be raised at the next Committee Meeting or request that a decision be made outside of a meeting.
The Bylaws of your Corporation are rules that are specific to your Corporation and are to be read in conjunction with the Community Titles Act. The by-laws cannot be inconsistent with the Act, however, in the case of Management Committee Meetings, the Act is silent on who can or cannot attend. As the Act does not answer the question we need to rely on the by-laws.
Has the request to attend the Committee been submitted to the Committee to vote on? You should send a formal request in writing and request it be raised at the next Committee Meeting or request that a decision be made outside of a meeting in accordance with Section 94 (6). I would also request reasoning why. If the Committee continues to ignore your request you could speak to your Strata Manager about options for you to present your request or explain why you want to observe the meeting.
Carrie McInerney
Horner Management
E: carrie@hornermanagement.com.au
P: 08 8234 5777
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