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@Dudley said:
My questions are,
In looking at some posts in the forum the date of effect of the new Strata Scheme Management Act is not 1 July 2016, am I correct?
The new strata Act is due to come into force on November 30, with the exception of the Defects Bond regulations which have been postponed until some time next year.
Are we compelled to reappoint the strata manager?
This seems odd to me. Anyone else heard of this?
It seems as though we are expected to pass the motion and execute a written agreement at the meeting – even though we will not have seen it until the meeting. Is this correct?
That’s what they want you to do but unless the contracts has been circulated along with the agenda, you would be very unwise to do so.
I am assuming that the common seal is held by the Strata Manager – is this usual, and what is the protocol re common seal usage?
The strata manager usually holds the common seal on your behalf but they should not use it unless instructed by the EC or a general meeting (unless its use is covered by delegated powers, which may well be the case in your block)