What decisions must go to a general meeting rather than the committee?

The committee cannot make decisions on matters reserved for the body corporate as a whole. These include: - Approving the annual budget and setting levy amounts - Changing by-laws - Raising a special levy - Spending above the committee's approved spending limit (other than emergencies) - Making improvements to common property - Entering into contracts that exceed the committee's authority - Removing a committee member - Terminating or materially varying a service contractor agreement within a restricted period When in doubt about whether a decision is within committee authority, it is safer to call a general meeting. A committee decision made on a matter that required a general meeting resolution can be challenged and set aside. This article is general information only and not legal advice.