We have the same problem in our complex. One Chairman who rules along with his wife as Secretary and their best friends on the EC. It has been like this for 2 years now and the other Owners in the complex do not seem to be concerned. They think that because this man says he was a builder – he will look after them, however, he was only ever an estimator and has made a botch of our large insurance claim for water seepage and resultant paint damage. He has all the proxies because he has given his ‘friends’ in the complex favours so he sits pretty. You can see he has no interest in the other owners but is only out to look after himself. There is a survey on Dept of Fair Trading at the moment which you may like to complete. I have suggested that no EC can sit for more than 2 years with the same people and after this time, they must stand down and be replaced with fresh members. Members should also have a police check done as many of these people are in control of many thousands in levies per year and not to mention most of these properties are worth millions of dollars. There must be some accountability. We have two owners very keen to get on the EC to see that things are done correctly but are never elected as that would mean loss of control for the current incumbents. I think a lot has to be considered regarding the control these members have. Something does not sit right with me regarding this. I am sure there are many complexes which are run quite legitimately however, Owners are being asked to put a lot of faith in inexperienced people. I empathise with you and look forward to others feedback.