Our manager has advised that this is a common bylaw being adopted by strata corporations. Is this correct? As owners who pay the cost of the operations of our strata corporation, we need to know how these classes of people would be elected and how they could contribute to our operations for special projects and avoid being in a conflict of interest if they also provide professional services. Our owners ultimately defeated the proposed bylaw, pending better definitions of who these people are who could be elected and under what circumstances. Ian & Margo H., Kelowna A small number of strata corporations have adopted bylaws that permit other classes of individuals to be elected to council. However, the implications of such a bylaw need to be clearly understood, as certain classes of people may have no interest in a strata lot or the consequences associated with their appointments.
Dear Tony: Our recent annual general meeting held electronically had 17 resolutions on the agenda for upgrades and repairs to our buildings. Our meeting dragged on for almost five hours and in the . . .
Students and school leavers to benefit from the popular employment event WARRINGTON & Co is gearing up to host the seventh annual Apprenticeships and Jobs Fair online. Always hugely popular, the event is usually held at Birchwood Park, but current restrictions mean things will be done differently this year. Hosted on the ‘Learn Live’ platform on March 3, the fair will provide businesses with the opportunity to showcase their employment and apprenticeship opportunities to students and school leavers across the borough. The event is particularly aimed at 16-18 year-olds who are looking to enter employment this year. Visitors will see a short video for each company and can interact in chat rooms for question and answer sessions with company representatives - usually existing apprentices who are able to talk about their role.
JDR, council member When it comes to how a strata corporation spends its money, purchasing and financial practices are determined through its bylaws and the wording of resolutions the owners approve at general meetings. The Strata Property Act does not set a minimum number of bids or special procurement conditions. For an expense on a major project or an operating contract, the owners at a general meeting can direct or restrict the council by majority and give specific instructions on the methods or limitations for purchasing. In a normal sequence, the strata council will establish the proposed resolution for the project, including the project details and how the funds will be approved, either through reserve funds or a special levy.