Manager taking instructions from one committee member

helping wrote:

Can an Owners Corporation Manager (in Victoria) take instructions from just one committee member without consulting the other two?

Technically, most SMs can take direction from anyone in the OC.  That’s because most SMs are delegated the authority to act for the OC, excluding matters that need special or unanimous resolutions, in their Contract of Appointment which is confirmed at each AGM (Delegation of Authority).   So check your SM’s contract and AGM minutes.  There can be further restrictions added.

Realistically an SM, even with authority, should judge the issue and the relationship they have with both the committee and the committee member giving the instruction.   They might use their discretion in straight forward matters but require a full committee decision in other matters.