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That isn’t a resolution for a number of reasons.
– for a valid resolution at a GM, you first have to have the proposed resolution put on the agenda, requisite notice given etc.
– that resolution is then put to a vote at the GM.
– you can’t make changes to a resolution other than those that don’t materially alter the resolution. So someone can move an amendment to a resolution to alter it slightly or clarify it, but you can’t change the substance of it.
– here the proposed resolution gave two alternatives, have the developer rectify the defects or get other builders to rectify the defects. The only possible resolution therefore is one of those options.
– the minutes record that it was resolved that the OC discuss the status of defects. Note that the resolution refers to the OC, not the EC. On its face, the minute of that resolution is wrong, as what you would expect to see recorded is that neither Option 1 nor Option 2 were approved.
– you don’t need a resolution to “discuss” something anyway.
– it sounds like the resolution wasn’t put to a vote at the GM. Is that correct? If so the minutes should record that there was no vote on the resolution.
– even if the GM had voted and resolved to go with Option 2, you would then need a separate resolution to raise the special levy.
If it were me I would be going back and asking the strata manager:
– why the minutes are incorrect.
– how a minute that records that the defects be discussed can be construed as constituting approval for engaging builders and raising a special levy.
If you have an order from the OFT for the developer to rectify the defects, then the developer should rectify the defects. It is understandable that the EC may not like the developer but if you have an order, you should follow through.