I say the role of the strata manger should be as trusted advisor.
They should provide an impartial input to the committee, in relation to what the act allows and how they have handled similar cases .
Their role is not to be judge or jury.
Having said that, the role of the committee is to make the decisions . Sometimes they may go with the advice of the SM and sometimes against their advice. The strata manager , as it says in the act, is not responsible for the decision making of the committee or the OC.
In my opinion, the SM can only be held accountable for carrying out the FUNCTIONS that have been delegated to them. The act clearly states the functions of the chair, treasurer and secretary – to which I say is the standard the SM should meet.
The act does not say a function of the SM is to make decisions.