Here is a list of decisions that sectional title trustees can make on their own (please note this is not intended to be an exhaustive list):
- Approving the subdivision or consolidation of one or more sections – section 21 of the Act
- making levied contributions due and payable by owners – section 37(2) of the Act and PMR 31(3)
- filling a vacancy amongst trustees – PMR 8
- appointing an alternate trustee – PMR 9
- giving notice of a meeting of trustees – PMR 15
- appointing or co-opting trustees to make up a quorum when the number of trustees falls below – PMR 16
- election of chairperson – PMR 18
- removal of chairperson – PMR 19
- replacement of chairperson – PMR 20
- choosing a temporary chairperson – PMR 21
- deciding that a trustee is disqualified from voting – PMR 23
- appointing agents – PMR 26
- delegating powers or duties to agents – PMR 26
- revoking delegation to agent – PMR 26
- raising special levies on owners – PMR 31
- setting interest rate on arrear amounts – PMR 31
- authorise managing agent to administer and operate the body corporate’s bank account or deposit money into a trust account – PMR 42
- appointment of managing agent – PMR 46
- revoking managing agent’s appointment – PMR 46
- changing the body corporate’s financial year – PMR 51
- convening a special general meeting – PMR 53
- deciding that short notice of a meeting to consider a special or unanimous resolution is necessary – PMR 54
- initiating or defending an arbitration – PMR 71
- authorising an owner or occupier to keep a pet – PCR 1
- parking a vehicle on the common property – PCR 3
- having a vehicle illegally parked on common property towed away – PCR 3
- approval for marking, painting, damaging or altering the common property – PCR 4
- approving a locking device, safety gate, burglar bars or other safety device; screen or other device to prevent the entry of animals or insects – PCR 4
- authorising the placing of a sign, notice, billboard or advert on the common property or a section which will be visible from outside the section – PCR 6
Hope this is helpful.
Written by Jennifer Paddock
http://paddocksblog.com/2013/09/02/cheatsheet-trustee-decisions/
