A strata scheme’s annual general meeting (AGM) is the ultimate decision-making forum for body corporate committees – yet so much can go awry. Make sure you are informed and prepared for your next AGM by watching this webinar. Frank and Chris discuss some war stories and examples as well as giving clarity about committee elections, agenda, discussions, debates, motions and legislation that all surround the AGM.
AGMs are not a free for all. Strata legislation is structured to ensure maximum lot owner participation, engagement and transparency around AGMs. For those reasons, the AGM is heavily regulated and you can’t turn up expecting to say and do as you please, whenever and however you like. It’s not going to happen. You need to do all your work BEFORE the AGM, not at it.
It is so important to know what you are talking about. Because the AGM is so tightly controlled, it is important you know what you are talking about if you intend to challenge anything. If, for example, you intend to claim a motion is out of order, make sure you do so knowing full well what the legislation requires there. Speaking vaguely or being completely incorrect lessens your position.
There is no legislative right to get what you want at an AGM. Things are subject to a vote. If you don’t get the numbers then you won’t have your preferred motion passed and nor will you get elected. Unless something has been done seriously wrong, you just will have to suck that up and accept the disappointment inherent in it.
https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/whole/html/inforce/current/sl-2020-0233#sec.115
https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/whole/html/inforce/current/sl-2020-0233#sec.161
https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/whole/html/inforce/current/sl-2020-0233#sec.98
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Frank has extensive experience in strata law and is an active participant in the body corporate and management rights industries. He regularly presents at industry events and offers thought leadership on why strata and body corporate disputes need to be resolved in a different way.
Formerly Queensland's Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management, Chris' experience in dealing with strata issues and resolving conflict in body corporate is unmatched. Chris bring unmatched experience to the table as well as a unique perspective on solving issues in strata. Chris now heads up strata consultancy firm Strata Solve.
