Tom
from your last post I understand why your last strata manager resigned or quit
When the committee/owners flagrantly breach the law and the responsibilities to the OC it can sometimes become an untenable situation for the strata manager. they are caught between serving their master, the OC, and ensuirng the OC complies with the act.
Whilst Jimmy makes a good warning about compulsory strata managers, i think in your case a little pain may be required by you to get the OC back into line.
From what you describe it seems that there is ingrained bad habits within owners and the committee which are unlikely to change unless the big stick is wielded.
The pain may be for two years, but in that time, as Jimmy points out, things will be done by the book. Maybe in that time the incalcitrants will see that the jig is up and move on.