It is important to remember that general meetings are for the owners to make decisions, whether the chair of the meeting or members of the strata management team admit it or not.
Above all, do not sign a proxy. Attend the meeting, deliberate, and speak.
Above all, do not sign a proxy. Attend the meeting, deliberate, and speak.
Council must give notice of the agenda, but it is arguable whether it must specifically state "Old Business" and "New Business" in so far as the SPA expressly gives notice that owners attending general meetings have discretion to control council.
"s. 27 (1) The strata corporation may direct or restrict the council in its exercise of powers and performance of duties by a resolution passed by a majority vote at an annual or special general meeting."
It's my understanding that if owners want to vote on their own bylaw proposals or other matters that go beyond directing or restricting the powers and duties of the strata council they can submit a s.43 petition signed by 20% to council well enough in advance to give notice.
The most fundamental power that owners have to form nominating committees and direct or restrict council's exercise of power and duty.
The most fundamental power that owners have to form nominating committees and direct or restrict council's exercise of power and duty.
