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In Graham's latest article, he looks at the idea of specialised committees and how they represent an innovative shift in owner involvement in the management of sectional title schemes.

Empowering Sectional Title Schemes: The Case for Specialised Committees

Sectional title bodies corporate require careful planning and supervision of building maintenance, financial management, and owner/occupier engagement. Traditionally, bodies corporate have relied solely on trustees, leading them to become overburdened with a wide array of financial, physical and administrative operational duties or supervision responsibilities. In addressing this issue, some bodies corporate establish specialised committees which report to the trustees and, under PMR 17(6)(j)(i), can submit reports to owners on their activities at AGMs.

These committees, primarily of owner volunteers with relevant skills but preferably including at least one trustee, and including outside professionals when appropriate, can supply useful additional specialist expertise. This article explores the concept of these specialised committees, using as examples a 'buildings committee,' 'gardening and landscaping committee,' 'social events committee,' 'finance advisory committee,' and 'administrative issues committee’ in a large scheme. It is suggested that for some schemes, such a structure can tap into the diverse expertise of owners, foster community engagement, and enhance efficiency, while at the same time reducing the time and sacrifice involved in being a volunteer trustee.

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