The powers of the chair in various states vary, from being directly elected at an AGM by owners in Qld, to having a casting vote at a strata committee meeting in Victoria (and elsewhere).
But do they have the right to over-ride the limitations on how many proxies they can hold, in states where there are restrictions?
Considering that restrictions were introduced to prevent proxy farming – chairs using their privileged position to encourage owners to hand over their votes – it seems unlikely.
But you can follow the discussion – and the reason the question is being asked – HERE
Elsewhere on the forum
- Who is liable if an uninsured tradie get injured on common property? That’s HERE.
- Strata contract signed by owner who isn’t even on the committee. That’s HERE.
- UPDATE: Do we need to put treads on or stair carpet? That’s HERE.
- UPDATE: Is there a way we can break our small strata stalemate? That’s HERE.
- UPDATE: Do I need a by-law to move pipes in a laundry reno? That’s HERE.
How to ask and answer questions
Anyone can read our posts at any time, but you have to be registered to ask or answer questions. However, there are so many easy ways you can search, access, ask questions and reply to others’ queries once you have registered using the green “register and sign in …” box on this page.
The best way may be to click on “Forum: Your Qs & A’s” on the top menu bar or on the drop-down menu (three lines) on the screen on phones and tablets, under the Strata Choice ad. Then click on the topic title that interests you, and off you go.
Alternatively, you can click on the new “Latest Qs and As” Forum button on the top right of a computer screen or the link on the “hamburger” menu on a phone.
Or look at the list of “Your latest questions and answers” under the ads on the right of the page on a computer screen. Or at the bottom, after the ads and stories, on a tablet or phone.
finally, you can go “old school” and go to the Forum Home Page and work your way through the topics there.
Whichever route you take to get there, the best way to keep up to speed with what’s happening is to register (if you haven’t already done so), then login and subscribe for free to the topics that interest you most.
That way you’ll get an alert whenever the discussion moves forward, and you can also chip in with your own comments and questions. Have a look HERE at our instant guide to getting online.
› Flat Chat Strata Forum › Current Page
The powers of the chair in various states vary, from being directly elected at an AGM by owners in Qld, to having a casting vote at a strata committee
[See the full post at: Forum: Is the chair exempt from proxy limits?]
The opinions offered in these Forum posts and replies are not intended to be taken as legal advice. Readers with serious issues should consult experienced strata lawyers.
› Flat Chat Strata Forum › Current Page
› Flat Chat Strata Forum › Current Page