Understanding Owners Corporation Committee Responsibility
Being on an Owners Corporation (OC) committee comes with both influence and responsibility. Committees help guide how the building is managed, how money is spent, and how decisions are made on behalf of all owners. One area that can cause confusion is what authority sits with the committee, and what is delegated to the Owners Corporation Manager . The Committee’s Core Responsibility At its heart, the committee exists to make decisions on behalf of the Owners Corporation . This includes setting priorities, approving budgets, authorising major works, and ensuring the OC meets its legal obligations. Even when tasks are delegated, the committee remains collectively responsible for outcomes. Delegating to the Owners Corporation Manager Most Owners Corporations engage a professional OC Manager to handle day‑to‑day operations. This delegation is practical but it has limits. Typically, an OC Manager is authorised to: · ...