OK, proxy votes can be used to elect members of a strata committee, and anyone can be on a committee – even non-owners – provided they are nominated by a “financial” owner who is not standing for election.
So the question is really, who nominated this guy. Under section 31 of the Act, if it was his wife, that’s a no-no. If it was another member of the committee, that’s wrong two. If it was the elderly neighbour, you are entitled to see the paperwork – i.e. a letter nomination this guy for election to the committee. You could technically ask him to stand down until such times as hi nomination has been verified.
By the way, assuming you voted on the numbers you want on the committee at your AGM, the committee is required to fill the vacancies as soon as reasonably possible, so new members may be where your relief lies.
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