As a member of a body corporate, have you ever wondered about the specific roles and responsibilities of the committee members? This article breaks down each of the roles and what can largely be delegated to the body corporate manager like BCsystems.
This article is a transcript of a recent webinar question answered by Strata Operations Manager Matthew Savage.
The chairperson’s responsibilities are loosely:
These responsibilities are relatively straightforward, but they’re crucial to ensuring that the committee functions effectively.
Check out our guide on how to be an effective chairperson.
The secretary shoulders an extensive range of responsibilities, overseeing crucial administrative tasks, including:
Given the comprehensive nature of these tasks, many bodies corporates opt to engage the services of a professional body corporate manager, like BCsystems, to ensure efficient and accurate completion.
For more information on the responsibilities of the secretary, check out this article.
The treasurer assumes responsibility for the financial aspects of the body corporate, handling various accounting tasks, including:
While committee members are entrusted with significant tasks as mandated by legislation, they have the option to delegate these responsibilities to a professional body corporate manager. Delegation ensures efficient and accurate completion of tasks while adhering to legislative requirements.
By enlisting the support of a reputable body corporate manager, the committee can focus on strategic decision-making and community engagement, confident that operation responsibilities are in capable hands.
This article has been taken from he commissioner for the Body Corporate and Community Management Act and looks at spending limits in a body corporate – both committee spending limits and major spending limits.
Australians love to renovate. Whether you’re in a free-standing house, where the possibilities seem endless, or navigating the nuances of living within a body corporate community, the desire to personalise and enhance our homes is there. This article covers internal renovations to a townhouse or unit and what you can and can’t do without body corporate approval.
