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@Felix said:
We realize that the Strata Schemes Management Act does not have legislation dealing with the use of Skype at EC , EGM, and AGM meetingsSkype has been used at our EC meetings but it is my understanding that it may not be used at EGM’s and AGM’s.
Our AGM is chaired by our Strata Managing Agent.
What does an Owner do if another Owner attempts to use Skype at a AGM?
If the Managing Agent is going to allow it does one tell him that it is not legal and that the meeting will be null and void, if that is the case if Skype is used?
How does one prevent the use of Skype being used at the AGM if it becomes necessary?
Why would Skype (or any other form of telepresence) not be allowed at an AGM? Surely there would have been some precedent set for this by now… Has anyone had an AGM with someone on speakerphone before?
I’m not familiar with what strata law has to say about the conditions that have to be met to be considered to be “present” at a meeting (I am guessing that it leaves this fairly open) so as long as they’ve met any conditions (if there are any) then there shouldn’t be any issue with the validity of the meeting and voting. Unless there is a problem verifying their identity.