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Hi Whale, Thanks for the suggestion re an appropriate by-law. We have the situation being considered by Fair trading and Council, but my impression is this could take a long time.
On more commercial committees and boards there are strict operational procedures (rules) governing voting on issues where there is a conflict of interest. In the commercial world these are very carefully considered and the implications of ignoring them can be serious.
How can a real estate agent making a living from short term renting who also happens to be the EC Secretary vote (with proxy because they don’t own or live in the building) on an issue such as applying to Council for a DA (using our funds) to legalise the short term renting they are financially benefiting from. In the commercial world they would be in jail.
Are there any options for stopping these real estate agents from thumbing their nose at the law and continuing their illegal activity (as already defined by Council). Any suggestions other than my own legal action would be appreciated.
Regards
jc