Consumer Affairs Legislation Amendment Act 2010 affects Owners Corporation Administration

Whilst the Consumer Affairs Legislation Amendment Bill 2009 was introduced to Parliament merely seeking to clarify the Government`s intentions re OC Act that existed at the time of introduction The overall effect of the changes will see extra requirements imposed on OC`s and the managers.

The Act was assented on 9/2/10 and the section amending the OC Act will come into operation 1/11/11 unless proclaimed earlier

Some of the areas affected:

The need to delegate by instrument OC Committee powers at all AGMs

A requirement that the OC seal Include Plan of Subdivision Number and further control over use

The requirement to affirm if interest is to be charged on arrears

Additional OC Insurance obligations

The inclusion of the previous AGM minutes and reports for consideration with Meeting Notices

The requirement to have accounts settled (unless cash) 4 business days prior to AGM

The Chairman and secretary can be revoked by the OC Committee

Functions of Manager where no Committee

Sealing of OC Certificate and availability of register

For full details of the Act see www.legislation.vic.gov.au

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