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[Larry]

Hi FlatChat

Our Secretary has scheduled a formal Committee meeting by phone conference. He intends to issue an Agenda but not corresponding Motions for voting on. The Secretary is supported by another Committee member in not having Motions on the grounds that having them “inhibits discussion” but which I have reason to believe there are ulterior motives.

I, (Chairperson) and the two other Committee members are concerned that not having specific Motions to vote yes or no on will lead to a manipulated process which results in “decisions” that are not in effect the majority Committee view but reflect the wishes of the minority i.e. Secretary and the other member who have a history of being domineering and controlling in our strata matters. Majority Committee decisions that are made by email on day to day basis that they disagree with is met with strong resistance.

I also believe that under Schedule 2 of the NSW Strata legislation that formal meetings require not only Agenda but Motions.

It is possible that another Committee member won’t be able to attend the phone conference Committee meeting for various reasons, so not having specific Motions would mean that they would not have opportunity to vote prior. Also, other owners would not have opportunity to oppose a Committee Motion prior to the meeting, which I understand they are allowed to do under Schedule 2.

Can I (and/or any other Committee member) insist that the meeting be conducted according to Schedule 2 of the Act?

If Secretary still refuses what can I, as Chair, do?

Hope you can help!

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