. Can the OC approve the AC installation without the details I asked for? That is, on the basis of an informal email which lacks details I am seeking (see above);and
The answer is yes (IMHO) All the lot owner needs to do is to request a motion at a general meeting fro a special by law and a motion to install. The OC is obliged to arrange a arrange a meeting with these items on the agenda (But it can defer this till the next AGM)
I cant see a reason that the chairman can say that its in contravention of the act, which is the only reason the act allows a motion to be not voted on.
It depends on the attendance at your AGM as to what happens next. Many owners dont attend meetings and just vote for everything on the agenda.
You could amend the motion at the meeting to include all the items you ask for, but it needs to be reasonable (perhaps a list of what must be done rather than preconditions)
Or if there are enough owners in attendance the motion could be voted down after discussions.
Its good governance to have the strata manager and the committee look over these types of applications and advise the owner of any prerequirements. But dont be obstructive.
The last thing you want is to be taken to the tribunal and have the issue ruled against you.