Body corporate managers are responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of a building or complex. They have a solid understanding of legislation and are usually backed by a team specialising in accounting, insurance, and administration.

Some of the specific duties of a body corporate manager include:

• Co-ordinating meetings and setting dates for committee meetings, annual general meetings (AGM), and extraordinary general meetings (EGM).
• Preparing and distributing notices, agendas, and minutes.
• Attending to correspondence and managing invoices.
• Preparing and distributing financial statements and budgets.
• Collecting and banking levies.
• Keeping the body corporate records.
• Maintaining the roll of owners.
• Ensuring the scheme is up to date with compliance and regulations.
• Arranging insurance renewals and managing insurance claims.
• Providing advice regarding the day-to-day running of the body corporate as well as handling difficult or complex strata issues.

It’s important to note that while body corporate managers have a significant role in managing the accounting and administrative tasks of the body corporate, they do not make the decisions. Instead, they keep the scheme compliant in terms of legislation and insurance and refer decision making to the committee.

In addition, body corporate managers also play a crucial role in maintaining relationships between owners within a body corporate. They work as a point of contact for any queries or complaints that residents may have, and work to resolve any issues in a timely and efficient manner.