That’s tricky – my first thought was the SM could go ahead, but there is that thing at the end re EC instruction. It looks like the SM has authority to do a range of tasks/functions associated with managing the scheme.
The strata manager doesn’t have delegated authority to make decisions on behalf of the EC, and it is very important when issuing a notice to comply that you tick all the boxes, or you won’t be able to enforce it at the CTTT. To issue a notice to comply you must have a resolution of the EC (or the OC at a general meeting). What bothers me is that the A2 doesn’t specifically state this is delegated to the strata manager. And the manager doesn’t think he has that power.
Go ahead and have the meeting. It doesn’t take long to do the agenda etc. The SM can help with that.