Hi there are a few points you seem to be chasing at the same time.
wanting to know how much the Strata Manager charged. Well, i word ask how long after the hearing did you ask. The manager did get back to you, once the amount was known and charged.
As to levy balance yes as an owner you have the right to ask and be provided with the information. The manager also has the rights to say, come to our office and collect a copy of the levy balances. The act (SSMA 2015) says it has to be provided but it does not say they have to send it to you. So tell them you will drop into the office to collect a copy.
For the manager being there, I am a little confused as you start with an NCAT hearing Vs the OC but then say it was against the committee only?
But anyway it was meant to be; you are taking action against another party. They don’t have to tell you who they are going to bring to the hearing, that’s their choice. They could have gone at hired a lawyer if they wished to. You don’t get to tell someone your taking legal action against who they can obtain help from.
Also the standard management agreement give the strata managers powers to act on behalf of the OC, except for limitation outlined within the Act.