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Joining your body corporate committee is a meaningful way to contribute to your community.
Whether you’re interested in improving how the building is managed, want to understand decisions from the inside, or simply enjoy being involved, the role can be rewarding, insightful, and impactful.
Here’s what you can expect when you join your body corporate committee.
You’ll be involved in key decisions
Committee members play a central role in the day-to-day management of the scheme. You’ll help consider quotes, approve maintenance and repairs, manage budgets, respond to owner concerns, and ensure decisions align with Queensland legislation and your scheme’s by-laws.
These decisions help shape how the property functions, how funds are spent, and how well the community operates.
Most schemes hold several committee meetings each year, along with the AGM, and you may also be asked to vote on decisions outside meetings (VOCMs). Meetings are usually manageable in length but do require preparation and participation.
Fairness, transparency, and good governance
Committees work best when members act fairly and transparently. Every decision, from approving maintenance to engaging contractors, must be made in the best interests of all owners.
Part of this involves understanding the committee code of conduct, which outlines expectations around acting honestly, keeping information confidential, complying with the legislation, and avoiding behaviour that could disadvantage the community.
And a small but important part involves managing conflicts of interest. If a member’s personal interest could influence how they vote, for example, quoting for body corporate work or voting on a matter involving their own lot, they must simply declare the conflict and step back from that decision. It’s a straightforward way to keep the process fair and maintain trust.
You don’t need to be an expert
Committees work best when members act fairly and transparently. Every decision, from approving maintenance to engaging contractors, must be made in the best interests of all owners.
Part of this involves understanding the committee code of conduct, which outlines expectations around acting honestly, keeping information confidential, complying with the legislation, and avoiding behaviour that could disadvantage the community.
And a small but important part involves managing conflicts of interest. If a member’s personal interest could influence how they vote, for example, quoting for body corporate work or voting on a matter involving their own lot, they must simply declare the conflict and step back from that decision. It’s a straightforward way to keep the process fair and maintain trust.
Responsibilities and rewards
Being on a committee can involve:
- Reading reports and quotes
- Attending meetings
- Collaborating with other members
- Engaging with contractors, the body corporate manager and onsite manager
- Making decisions that affect the broader community
At times, there may be differing views or limited budgets to navigate. But with good communication and support, committees manage these challenges effectively.
On the rewarding side, committee involvement gives you the opportunity to:
- Improve and protect the value of the property
- Contribute to a safer, better-functioning community
- Understand how the scheme operates behind the scenes
- Gain skills in governance, budgeting, maintenance and communication
- Build stronger relationships with neighbours and owners
Many members find they enjoy the sense of contribution and connection the role brings.
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