{"id":"qld:sl-2026-0125","name":"South Bank Corporation (Modified Building Units and Group Titles) Regulation 2026","slug":"south-bank-corporation-modified-building-units-and-group-titles-regulation-2026","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"125 of 2026","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":573482,"registerId":"qld-qld:sl-2026-0125-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-08-28","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-inc-pt","sectionType":"part","heading":"Notes to schedule 1","content":"# Notes to schedule 1","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"sec","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notes to schedule 1","content":"### sec Notes to schedule 1\n\nThe provisions set out in this schedule are, subject to note 2, the provisions of the repealed Building Units and Group Titles Regulation 1980 (the applied regulation ) as it was in force at the making of the repealed South Bank Corporation (Modified Building Units and Group Titles) Regulation 1992 .\nVarious provisions of the applied regulation have been omitted or appear in a modified form in this schedule. Other provisions have been inserted.\nNotes have been included at the end of various provisions in the schedule to indicate the source of the provisions. The following rules have been followed in the inclusion of notes—\nif a provision of the applied regulation has not been amended (other than in a way in which a regulation is authorised to be reprinted by the Reprints Act 1992 , section 7 )—no note is included;\nif a provision of the applied regulation has been omitted—instead of that provision, the following note appears—\nif the provision was omitted when the applied regulation was first applied under the Act —the note ‘(not applied)’;\nif the provision was omitted at a later time—the note ‘(omitted)’;\nif an additional provision has been inserted or a provision has been replaced—the note ‘(new)’ appears;\nif a provision has been otherwise amended (other than in a way in which a regulation is authorised to be reprinted by the Reprints Act 1992 , section 7 )—the note ‘(amended)’ appears.\nThe notes mentioned in note 3(a) to (d) do not form part of the provisions of this schedule.\n(sec-ssec.1) The provisions set out in this schedule are, subject to note 2, the provisions of the repealed Building Units and Group Titles Regulation 1980 (the applied regulation ) as it was in force at the making of the repealed South Bank Corporation (Modified Building Units and Group Titles) Regulation 1992 .\n(sec-ssec.2) Various provisions of the applied regulation have been omitted or appear in a modified form in this schedule. Other provisions have been inserted.\n(sec-ssec.3) Notes have been included at the end of various provisions in the schedule to indicate the source of the provisions. The following rules have been followed in the inclusion of notes— if a provision of the applied regulation has not been amended (other than in a way in which a regulation is authorised to be reprinted by the Reprints Act 1992 , section 7 )—no note is included; if a provision of the applied regulation has been omitted—instead of that provision, the following note appears— if the provision was omitted when the applied regulation was first applied under the Act —the note ‘(not applied)’; if the provision was omitted at a later time—the note ‘(omitted)’; if an additional provision has been inserted or a provision has been replaced—the note ‘(new)’ appears; if a provision has been otherwise amended (other than in a way in which a regulation is authorised to be reprinted by the Reprints Act 1992 , section 7 )—the note ‘(amended)’ appears.\n(sec-ssec.4) The notes mentioned in note 3(a) to (d) do not form part of the provisions of this schedule.\n- (a) if a provision of the applied regulation has not been amended (other than in a way in which a regulation is authorised to be reprinted by the Reprints Act 1992 , section 7 )—no note is included;\n- (b) if a provision of the applied regulation has been omitted—instead of that provision, the following note appears— (i) if the provision was omitted when the applied regulation was first applied under the Act —the note ‘(not applied)’; (ii) if the provision was omitted at a later time—the note ‘(omitted)’;\n- (i) if the provision was omitted when the applied regulation was first applied under the Act —the note ‘(not applied)’;\n- (ii) if the provision was omitted at a later time—the note ‘(omitted)’;\n- (c) if an additional provision has been inserted or a provision has been replaced—the note ‘(new)’ appears;\n- (d) if a provision has been otherwise amended (other than in a way in which a regulation is authorised to be reprinted by the Reprints Act 1992 , section 7 )—the note ‘(amended)’ appears.\n- (i) if the provision was omitted when the applied regulation was first applied under the Act —the note ‘(not applied)’;\n- (ii) if the provision was omitted at a later time—the note ‘(omitted)’;","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-inc-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.1-oc.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### sec.1-oc.2 Short title\n\n(not applied)","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"sec.1A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"### sec.1A Definitions\n\nIn this schedule—\napproved form means a form approved under section 133A of the modified Act.\nmodified Act means the modified Building Units and Group Titles Act .\nSee sections 5 and 6 of the Act .\nplan means any of the following plans—\nleasehold building units plan;\nleasehold plan of amalgamation;\nleasehold plan of resubdivision.\nregistrar means the registrar of titles.\nschedule of lot entitlements means the schedule mentioned in section 19 (1) of the modified Act.\n(new)\n- (a) leasehold building units plan;\n- (b) leasehold plan of amalgamation;\n- (c) leasehold plan of resubdivision.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2-oc.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interpretation","content":"### sec.2-oc.2 Interpretation\n\n(not applied)","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repeals","content":"### sec.5 Repeals\n\n(not applied)","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transitional","content":"### sec.6 Transitional\n\n(not applied)","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-inc-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Plans","content":"# Plans","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Register of plans","content":"### sec.7 Register of plans\n\nThe registrar must keep a register of leasehold building units plans.\nThe registrar must record in the register of leasehold building units plans the following particulars of a plan lodged in the land registry—\nthe number of the plan;\nthe number of lots comprised in the plan;\nthe name of—\nif the plan does not relate to a stratum parcel—the building; or\nif the plan relates to a stratum parcel—the stratum parcel;\nthe local government’s name;\nthe name of the party lodging the plan.\nIn this section—\nlocal government see section 7 of the modified Act.\n(amended)\n(sec.7-ssec.1) The registrar must keep a register of leasehold building units plans.\n(sec.7-ssec.2) The registrar must record in the register of leasehold building units plans the following particulars of a plan lodged in the land registry— the number of the plan; the number of lots comprised in the plan; the name of— if the plan does not relate to a stratum parcel—the building; or if the plan relates to a stratum parcel—the stratum parcel; the local government’s name; the name of the party lodging the plan.\n(sec.7-ssec.3) In this section— local government see section 7 of the modified Act. (amended)\n- (a) the number of the plan;\n- (b) the number of lots comprised in the plan;\n- (c) the name of— (i) if the plan does not relate to a stratum parcel—the building; or (ii) if the plan relates to a stratum parcel—the stratum parcel;\n- (i) if the plan does not relate to a stratum parcel—the building; or\n- (ii) if the plan relates to a stratum parcel—the stratum parcel;\n- (d) the local government’s name;\n- (e) the name of the party lodging the plan.\n- (i) if the plan does not relate to a stratum parcel—the building; or\n- (ii) if the plan relates to a stratum parcel—the stratum parcel;","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"General requirements for registration","content":"### sec.8 General requirements for registration\n\nThis section applies to the following instruments lodged for registration in the land registry—\na plan;\na notice of conversion;\na schedule of lot entitlements;\nany other document.\nThe instrument must—\nbe in the approved form; and\ncomply with any direction given by the registrar under the Land Title Act 1994 , section 10 (1) (b) that relates to the instrument.\nIf the instrument is a plan, an alteration made on the plan must be initialled by—\nthe surveyor who prepared the plan; and\nfor an alteration that affects the boundary of a lot—\nif the appropriate authority is the corporation—the corporation manager appointed under section 13 of the Act ; or\nif the appropriate authority is the council—the council’s chief executive officer.\n(amended)\n(sec.8-ssec.1) This section applies to the following instruments lodged for registration in the land registry— a plan; a notice of conversion; a schedule of lot entitlements; any other document.\n(sec.8-ssec.2) The instrument must— be in the approved form; and comply with any direction given by the registrar under the Land Title Act 1994 , section 10 (1) (b) that relates to the instrument.\n(sec.8-ssec.3) If the instrument is a plan, an alteration made on the plan must be initialled by— the surveyor who prepared the plan; and for an alteration that affects the boundary of a lot— if the appropriate authority is the corporation—the corporation manager appointed under section 13 of the Act ; or if the appropriate authority is the council—the council’s chief executive officer. (amended)\n- (a) a plan;\n- (b) a notice of conversion;\n- (c) a schedule of lot entitlements;\n- (d) any other document.\n- (a) be in the approved form; and\n- (b) comply with any direction given by the registrar under the Land Title Act 1994 , section 10 (1) (b) that relates to the instrument.\n- (a) the surveyor who prepared the plan; and\n- (b) for an alteration that affects the boundary of a lot— (i) if the appropriate authority is the corporation—the corporation manager appointed under section 13 of the Act ; or (ii) if the appropriate authority is the council—the council’s chief executive officer.\n- (i) if the appropriate authority is the corporation—the corporation manager appointed under section 13 of the Act ; or\n- (ii) if the appropriate authority is the council—the council’s chief executive officer.\n- (i) if the appropriate authority is the corporation—the corporation manager appointed under section 13 of the Act ; or\n- (ii) if the appropriate authority is the council—the council’s chief executive officer.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Further requirements for registration","content":"### sec.9 Further requirements for registration\n\nA plan or notice of conversion lodged for registration in the land registry must—\nshow the name and postal address of the registered proprietor of the land and the name and address of the person who lodged the plan; and\nbe lodged by hand; and\nbe accompanied by—\nfor a leasehold building units plan—the certificate of title, if any, for the relevant parcel; or\nfor a leasehold plan of amalgamation or resubdivision—the certificate of title, if any, for the leasehold estate in each lot comprised in the plan; or\nfor a notice of conversion—the certificate of title, if any, for the leasehold estate in each lot comprised in the notice.\n(amended)\n- (a) show the name and postal address of the registered proprietor of the land and the name and address of the person who lodged the plan; and\n- (b) be lodged by hand; and\n- (c) be accompanied by— (i) for a leasehold building units plan—the certificate of title, if any, for the relevant parcel; or (ii) for a leasehold plan of amalgamation or resubdivision—the certificate of title, if any, for the leasehold estate in each lot comprised in the plan; or (iii) for a notice of conversion—the certificate of title, if any, for the leasehold estate in each lot comprised in the notice.\n- (i) for a leasehold building units plan—the certificate of title, if any, for the relevant parcel; or\n- (ii) for a leasehold plan of amalgamation or resubdivision—the certificate of title, if any, for the leasehold estate in each lot comprised in the plan; or\n- (iii) for a notice of conversion—the certificate of title, if any, for the leasehold estate in each lot comprised in the notice.\n- (i) for a leasehold building units plan—the certificate of title, if any, for the relevant parcel; or\n- (ii) for a leasehold plan of amalgamation or resubdivision—the certificate of title, if any, for the leasehold estate in each lot comprised in the plan; or\n- (iii) for a notice of conversion—the certificate of title, if any, for the leasehold estate in each lot comprised in the notice.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Manner of registration","content":"### sec.10 Manner of registration\n\nWhen registering a leasehold plan of amalgamation or resubdivision or a notice of conversion, the registrar must—\nendorse on the original leasehold building units plan and on the certificates of title for the leasehold estate in the lots the subject of the amalgamation, resubdivision or conversion, a notification of the amalgamation, resubdivision or conversion and sign the endorsement; and\nindicate by appropriate charting on the diagram on the original leasehold building units plan illustrating the lots or common property or lots and common property the subject of the amalgamation, resubdivision or conversion, that the lots or common property or lots and common property have been amalgamated, resubdivided or converted; and\nfor an amalgamation—amend the schedule of lot entitlements endorsed on the original leasehold building units plan by striking out the reference in the schedule to the lots that have been amalgamated and their entitlements and recording on the schedule the amalgamated lot and its entitlement.\n(amended)\n- (a) endorse on the original leasehold building units plan and on the certificates of title for the leasehold estate in the lots the subject of the amalgamation, resubdivision or conversion, a notification of the amalgamation, resubdivision or conversion and sign the endorsement; and\n- (b) indicate by appropriate charting on the diagram on the original leasehold building units plan illustrating the lots or common property or lots and common property the subject of the amalgamation, resubdivision or conversion, that the lots or common property or lots and common property have been amalgamated, resubdivided or converted; and\n- (c) for an amalgamation—amend the schedule of lot entitlements endorsed on the original leasehold building units plan by striking out the reference in the schedule to the lots that have been amalgamated and their entitlements and recording on the schedule the amalgamated lot and its entitlement.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-inc-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Instruments","content":"# Instruments","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Instruments to comply with certain requirements","content":"### sec.11 Instruments to comply with certain requirements\n\n(not applied)","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Certificate by local authority","content":"### sec.12 Certificate by local authority\n\n(not applied)","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Certificate of cadastral surveyor—modified Act, s 9","content":"### sec.12B Certificate of cadastral surveyor—modified Act, s 9\n\nA certificate mentioned in section 9 (1A)(b)(ii) of the modified Act must be in the approved form.\n(new)","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Certificate of lessees approving subdivision—modified Act, s 9","content":"### sec.12C Certificate of lessees approving subdivision—modified Act, s 9\n\nFor section 9 (1A)(b)(iv)(A) of the modified Act, the following persons are prescribed—\nif there are no more than 3 leases—all of the lessees;\nif there are more than 3 leases—\nthe person elected as chairperson of the meeting mentioned in section 9 (1A)(b)(iii) of the modified Act; and\n2 other lessees who are not joint lessees under the same lease.\n(new)\n- (a) if there are no more than 3 leases—all of the lessees;\n- (b) if there are more than 3 leases— (i) the person elected as chairperson of the meeting mentioned in section 9 (1A)(b)(iii) of the modified Act; and (ii) 2 other lessees who are not joint lessees under the same lease.\n- (i) the person elected as chairperson of the meeting mentioned in section 9 (1A)(b)(iii) of the modified Act; and\n- (ii) 2 other lessees who are not joint lessees under the same lease.\n- (i) the person elected as chairperson of the meeting mentioned in section 9 (1A)(b)(iii) of the modified Act; and\n- (ii) 2 other lessees who are not joint lessees under the same lease.","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Certificate of body corporate","content":"### sec.13 Certificate of body corporate\n\nA certificate mentioned in section 21 (2), 22 (8) or 23 (5) of the modified Act must be in the approved form.\n(amended)","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification of extinguishment","content":"### sec.14 Notification of extinguishment\n\n(not applied)","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification of change of by-laws","content":"### sec.15 Notification of change of by-laws\n\n(omitted)","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of change of address","content":"### sec.16 Notice of change of address\n\n(omitted)","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of change of name","content":"### sec.16A Notice of change of name\n\nA body corporate that, under section 9 (4) of the modified Act, is changing the name of a building or stratum parcel endorsed on a leasehold building units plan, must give the registrar a request in the approved form.\n(amended)","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Manner of registration of certain dealings","content":"### sec.17 Manner of registration of certain dealings\n\nFor the registration of a sublease, transfer of lease or surrender of sublease as mentioned in section 22 (11) of the modified Act, the registrar must endorse and sign a record of the sublease, transfer of lease or surrender of sublease on a sheet annexed to the first sheet of the registered leasehold building units plan.\n(amended)","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Recording particulars of easements—modified Act, s 23","content":"### sec.17A Recording particulars of easements—modified Act, s 23\n\nFor section 23 (7) of the modified Act, the manner prescribed for recording the particulars in the registry is as follows—\nthe registrar must endorse and sign a record of the instrument on a sheet;\nthe sheet must be annexed to the first sheet of the registered leasehold building units plan.\n(new)\n- (a) the registrar must endorse and sign a record of the instrument on a sheet;\n- (b) the sheet must be annexed to the first sheet of the registered leasehold building units plan.","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Production of certain certificates of title not necessary","content":"### sec.18 Production of certain certificates of title not necessary\n\n(not applied)","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Manner of entry of notification of extinguishment on plan","content":"### sec.19 Manner of entry of notification of extinguishment on plan\n\n(not applied)","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Statement by original lessee","content":"### sec.19A Statement by original lessee\n\n(omitted)","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-inc-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Elections","content":"# Elections","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Procedure at first annual general meeting etc.","content":"### sec.20 Procedure at first annual general meeting etc.\n\nThis section applies to the nomination and election of a chairperson, secretary and treasurer of a body corporate, and other members of a committee, at any of the following meetings of the body corporate—\nthe first annual general meeting;\nan extraordinary general meeting convened under section 42 (5)(a)(i) of the modified Act;\na meeting convened for the purpose mentioned in section 43 (2A) of the modified Act;\nthe annual general meeting if, because of a resolution of the body corporate under section 41 (1) of the modified Act, or a referee’s order under section 41 (4) or (4A) of the modified Act—\na provision of schedule 2 , part 2 of the modified Act does not apply to the body corporate; and\nschedule 4 , section 10 (f) of the modified Act does not fully apply to the body corporate.\nThe nomination and election must comply with the following rules—\nThe persons entitled to vote at the meeting must decide—\nif there are more than 3 lessees and subject to section 42 (4) of the modified Act—the number of persons who are to be committee members; and\nfor section 42 (15) of the modified Act—whether the election is to be an open election or by secret ballot.\nThe chairperson of the meeting must call upon the persons present and entitled to nominate candidates to nominate candidates for election as chairperson, secretary and treasurer of the body corporate and other members of the committee.\nFor entitlement to nominate a candidate, see schedule 2 , part 1 , section 4 of the modified Act.\nA nomination is ineffective unless supported by the consent of the nominee to the nomination, given—\nin writing to the chairperson of the meeting; or\norally, if the nominee is present at the meeting.\nThe election of the chairperson, secretary and treasurer of a body corporate, and the other members of a committee, must be conducted separately.\nWhen there are no further nominations for each election, the chairperson of the meeting must—\nif there is only 1 nomination for any 1 or more of the offices of chairperson, secretary or treasurer of the body corporate—declare the candidate is elected as the chairperson, secretary or treasurer, as applicable; or\nif the number of candidates for other members of the committee equals the number of other members of the committee decided under section 42 (4) of the modified Act—declare the candidates are elected as the other members of the committee; or\nif there is more than 1 candidate for any 1 or more of the offices of the chairperson, secretary or treasurer of the body corporate—direct a ballot be held for the offices for which there is more than 1 candidate; or\nif the number of candidates for other members of the committee is more than the number of other members of the committee decided under section 42 (4) of the modified Act—direct a ballot be held.\nFor each ballot held, the chairperson of the meeting must—\nannounce the names of the candidates and, for each candidate, whether the candidate is a lessee or, if not, by whom the candidate was nominated; and\ngive to each person present and entitled to vote—\nfor an open election—a blank paper for each lot entitling that person to vote, for use as a ballot paper; or\nfor an election by secret ballot—a blank paper for each lot entitling the person to vote, and a ballot paper envelope and particulars envelope that comply with section 21B .\nA person who is entitled to vote must complete a valid ballot paper by—\nfor the election of the chairperson, secretary or treasurer of the body corporate—writing on the ballot paper the name of a candidate; or\nfor the election of the other members of the committee—writing on the ballot paper the names of candidates, equal in number to the number of other members of the committee decided under section 42 (4) of the modified Act, so that no name is repeated.\nAlso, a person who is entitled to vote must—\nif the election is an open election—\nindicate on the ballot paper the number of the lot entitling the person to vote and whether the person votes in the capacity of lessee, first mortgagee, proxy, nominee or trustee; and\nsign the ballot paper; and\nreturn the ballot paper to the chairperson of the meeting; or\nif the election is by secret ballot—\ncomplete the ballot paper in accordance with section 21B ; and\nreturn the ballot paper to the chairperson of the meeting.\nThe chairperson of the meeting, or a person appointed by the chairperson of the meeting, must count the votes recorded on valid ballot papers in favour of each candidate.\nSubject to rule 9 , for the election of the other members of a committee, the candidates, being equal in number to the number of other members of the committee decided under section 42 (4) of the modified Act, who receive the highest numbers of votes must be declared elected to the committee.\nThis rule applies if—\nthe number of votes recorded in favour of a candidate is the lowest of the numbers of votes mentioned in rule 8 ; and\nthe number of votes equals the number of votes recorded in favour of another candidate; and\nif the candidates mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) were to be declared elected, the number of persons elected would exceed the number of persons required to be elected.\nThe election, as between those candidates, must be decided by lot.\n(amended)\n(sec.20-ssec.1) This section applies to the nomination and election of a chairperson, secretary and treasurer of a body corporate, and other members of a committee, at any of the following meetings of the body corporate— the first annual general meeting; an extraordinary general meeting convened under section 42 (5)(a)(i) of the modified Act; a meeting convened for the purpose mentioned in section 43 (2A) of the modified Act; the annual general meeting if, because of a resolution of the body corporate under section 41 (1) of the modified Act, or a referee’s order under section 41 (4) or (4A) of the modified Act— a provision of schedule 2 , part 2 of the modified Act does not apply to the body corporate; and schedule 4 , section 10 (f) of the modified Act does not fully apply to the body corporate.\n(sec.20-ssec.2) The nomination and election must comply with the following rules— The persons entitled to vote at the meeting must decide— if there are more than 3 lessees and subject to section 42 (4) of the modified Act—the number of persons who are to be committee members; and for section 42 (15) of the modified Act—whether the election is to be an open election or by secret ballot. The chairperson of the meeting must call upon the persons present and entitled to nominate candidates to nominate candidates for election as chairperson, secretary and treasurer of the body corporate and other members of the committee. For entitlement to nominate a candidate, see schedule 2 , part 1 , section 4 of the modified Act. A nomination is ineffective unless supported by the consent of the nominee to the nomination, given— in writing to the chairperson of the meeting; or orally, if the nominee is present at the meeting. The election of the chairperson, secretary and treasurer of a body corporate, and the other members of a committee, must be conducted separately. When there are no further nominations for each election, the chairperson of the meeting must— if there is only 1 nomination for any 1 or more of the offices of chairperson, secretary or treasurer of the body corporate—declare the candidate is elected as the chairperson, secretary or treasurer, as applicable; or if the number of candidates for other members of the committee equals the number of other members of the committee decided under section 42 (4) of the modified Act—declare the candidates are elected as the other members of the committee; or if there is more than 1 candidate for any 1 or more of the offices of the chairperson, secretary or treasurer of the body corporate—direct a ballot be held for the offices for which there is more than 1 candidate; or if the number of candidates for other members of the committee is more than the number of other members of the committee decided under section 42 (4) of the modified Act—direct a ballot be held. For each ballot held, the chairperson of the meeting must— announce the names of the candidates and, for each candidate, whether the candidate is a lessee or, if not, by whom the candidate was nominated; and give to each person present and entitled to vote— for an open election—a blank paper for each lot entitling that person to vote, for use as a ballot paper; or for an election by secret ballot—a blank paper for each lot entitling the person to vote, and a ballot paper envelope and particulars envelope that comply with section 21B . A person who is entitled to vote must complete a valid ballot paper by— for the election of the chairperson, secretary or treasurer of the body corporate—writing on the ballot paper the name of a candidate; or for the election of the other members of the committee—writing on the ballot paper the names of candidates, equal in number to the number of other members of the committee decided under section 42 (4) of the modified Act, so that no name is repeated. Also, a person who is entitled to vote must— if the election is an open election— indicate on the ballot paper the number of the lot entitling the person to vote and whether the person votes in the capacity of lessee, first mortgagee, proxy, nominee or trustee; and sign the ballot paper; and return the ballot paper to the chairperson of the meeting; or if the election is by secret ballot— complete the ballot paper in accordance with section 21B ; and return the ballot paper to the chairperson of the meeting. The chairperson of the meeting, or a person appointed by the chairperson of the meeting, must count the votes recorded on valid ballot papers in favour of each candidate. Subject to rule 9 , for the election of the other members of a committee, the candidates, being equal in number to the number of other members of the committee decided under section 42 (4) of the modified Act, who receive the highest numbers of votes must be declared elected to the committee. This rule applies if— the number of votes recorded in favour of a candidate is the lowest of the numbers of votes mentioned in rule 8 ; and the number of votes equals the number of votes recorded in favour of another candidate; and if the candidates mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) were to be declared elected, the number of persons elected would exceed the number of persons required to be elected. The election, as between those candidates, must be decided by lot. (amended)\n- (a) the first annual general meeting;\n- (b) an extraordinary general meeting convened under section 42 (5)(a)(i) of the modified Act;\n- (c) a meeting convened for the purpose mentioned in section 43 (2A) of the modified Act;\n- (d) the annual general meeting if, because of a resolution of the body corporate under section 41 (1) of the modified Act, or a referee’s order under section 41 (4) or (4A) of the modified Act— (i) a provision of schedule 2 , part 2 of the modified Act does not apply to the body corporate; and (ii) schedule 4 , section 10 (f) of the modified Act does not fully apply to the body corporate.\n- (i) a provision of schedule 2 , part 2 of the modified Act does not apply to the body corporate; and\n- (ii) schedule 4 , section 10 (f) of the modified Act does not fully apply to the body corporate.\n- (i) a provision of schedule 2 , part 2 of the modified Act does not apply to the body corporate; and\n- (ii) schedule 4 , section 10 (f) of the modified Act does not fully apply to the body corporate.\n- 1 The persons entitled to vote at the meeting must decide— (a) if there are more than 3 lessees and subject to section 42 (4) of the modified Act—the number of persons who are to be committee members; and (b) for section 42 (15) of the modified Act—whether the election is to be an open election or by secret ballot.\n- (a) if there are more than 3 lessees and subject to section 42 (4) of the modified Act—the number of persons who are to be committee members; and\n- (b) for section 42 (15) of the modified Act—whether the election is to be an open election or by secret ballot.\n- 2 The chairperson of the meeting must call upon the persons present and entitled to nominate candidates to nominate candidates for election as chairperson, secretary and treasurer of the body corporate and other members of the committee. Note— For entitlement to nominate a candidate, see schedule 2 , part 1 , section 4 of the modified Act.\n- 3 A nomination is ineffective unless supported by the consent of the nominee to the nomination, given— (a) in writing to the chairperson of the meeting; or (b) orally, if the nominee is present at the meeting.\n- (a) in writing to the chairperson of the meeting; or\n- (b) orally, if the nominee is present at the meeting.\n- 4 (1) The election of the chairperson, secretary and treasurer of a body corporate, and the other members of a committee, must be conducted separately.\n- (2) When there are no further nominations for each election, the chairperson of the meeting must— (a) if there is only 1 nomination for any 1 or more of the offices of chairperson, secretary or treasurer of the body corporate—declare the candidate is elected as the chairperson, secretary or treasurer, as applicable; or (b) if the number of candidates for other members of the committee equals the number of other members of the committee decided under section 42 (4) of the modified Act—declare the candidates are elected as the other members of the committee; or (c) if there is more than 1 candidate for any 1 or more of the offices of the chairperson, secretary or treasurer of the body corporate—direct a ballot be held for the offices for which there is more than 1 candidate; or (d) if the number of candidates for other members of the committee is more than the number of other members of the committee decided under section 42 (4) of the modified Act—direct a ballot be held.\n- (a) if there is only 1 nomination for any 1 or more of the offices of chairperson, secretary or treasurer of the body corporate—declare the candidate is elected as the chairperson, secretary or treasurer, as applicable; or\n- (b) if the number of candidates for other members of the committee equals the number of other members of the committee decided under section 42 (4) of the modified Act—declare the candidates are elected as the other members of the committee; or\n- (c) if there is more than 1 candidate for any 1 or more of the offices of the chairperson, secretary or treasurer of the body corporate—direct a ballot be held for the offices for which there is more than 1 candidate; or\n- (d) if the number of candidates for other members of the committee is more than the number of other members of the committee decided under section 42 (4) of the modified Act—direct a ballot be held.\n- 5 For each ballot held, the chairperson of the meeting must— (a) announce the names of the candidates and, for each candidate, whether the candidate is a lessee or, if not, by whom the candidate was nominated; and (b) give to each person present and entitled to vote— (i) for an open election—a blank paper for each lot entitling that person to vote, for use as a ballot paper; or (ii) for an election by secret ballot—a blank paper for each lot entitling the person to vote, and a ballot paper envelope and particulars envelope that comply with section 21B .\n- (a) announce the names of the candidates and, for each candidate, whether the candidate is a lessee or, if not, by whom the candidate was nominated; and\n- (b) give to each person present and entitled to vote— (i) for an open election—a blank paper for each lot entitling that person to vote, for use as a ballot paper; or (ii) for an election by secret ballot—a blank paper for each lot entitling the person to vote, and a ballot paper envelope and particulars envelope that comply with section 21B .\n- (i) for an open election—a blank paper for each lot entitling that person to vote, for use as a ballot paper; or\n- (ii) for an election by secret ballot—a blank paper for each lot entitling the person to vote, and a ballot paper envelope and particulars envelope that comply with section 21B .\n- 6 (1) A person who is entitled to vote must complete a valid ballot paper by— (a) for the election of the chairperson, secretary or treasurer of the body corporate—writing on the ballot paper the name of a candidate; or (b) for the election of the other members of the committee—writing on the ballot paper the names of candidates, equal in number to the number of other members of the committee decided under section 42 (4) of the modified Act, so that no name is repeated.\n- (a) for the election of the chairperson, secretary or treasurer of the body corporate—writing on the ballot paper the name of a candidate; or\n- (b) for the election of the other members of the committee—writing on the ballot paper the names of candidates, equal in number to the number of other members of the committee decided under section 42 (4) of the modified Act, so that no name is repeated.\n- (2) Also, a person who is entitled to vote must— (a) if the election is an open election— (i) indicate on the ballot paper the number of the lot entitling the person to vote and whether the person votes in the capacity of lessee, first mortgagee, proxy, nominee or trustee; and (ii) sign the ballot paper; and (iii) return the ballot paper to the chairperson of the meeting; or (b) if the election is by secret ballot— (i) complete the ballot paper in accordance with section 21B ; and (ii) return the ballot paper to the chairperson of the meeting.\n- (a) if the election is an open election— (i) indicate on the ballot paper the number of the lot entitling the person to vote and whether the person votes in the capacity of lessee, first mortgagee, proxy, nominee or trustee; and (ii) sign the ballot paper; and (iii) return the ballot paper to the chairperson of the meeting; or\n- (i) indicate on the ballot paper the number of the lot entitling the person to vote and whether the person votes in the capacity of lessee, first mortgagee, proxy, nominee or trustee; and\n- (ii) sign the ballot paper; and\n- (iii) return the ballot paper to the chairperson of the meeting; or\n- (b) if the election is by secret ballot— (i) complete the ballot paper in accordance with section 21B ; and (ii) return the ballot paper to the chairperson of the meeting.\n- (i) complete the ballot paper in accordance with section 21B ; and\n- (ii) return the ballot paper to the chairperson of the meeting.\n- 7 The chairperson of the meeting, or a person appointed by the chairperson of the meeting, must count the votes recorded on valid ballot papers in favour of each candidate.\n- 8 Subject to rule 9 , for the election of the other members of a committee, the candidates, being equal in number to the number of other members of the committee decided under section 42 (4) of the modified Act, who receive the highest numbers of votes must be declared elected to the committee.\n- 9 (1) This rule applies if— (a) the number of votes recorded in favour of a candidate is the lowest of the numbers of votes mentioned in rule 8 ; and (b) the number of votes equals the number of votes recorded in favour of another candidate; and (c) if the candidates mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) were to be declared elected, the number of persons elected would exceed the number of persons required to be elected.\n- (a) the number of votes recorded in favour of a candidate is the lowest of the numbers of votes mentioned in rule 8 ; and\n- (b) the number of votes equals the number of votes recorded in favour of another candidate; and\n- (c) if the candidates mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) were to be declared elected, the number of persons elected would exceed the number of persons required to be elected.\n- (2) The election, as between those candidates, must be decided by lot.\n- (a) if there are more than 3 lessees and subject to section 42 (4) of the modified Act—the number of persons who are to be committee members; and\n- (b) for section 42 (15) of the modified Act—whether the election is to be an open election or by secret ballot.\n- (a) in writing to the chairperson of the meeting; or\n- (b) orally, if the nominee is present at the meeting.\n- (a) if there is only 1 nomination for any 1 or more of the offices of chairperson, secretary or treasurer of the body corporate—declare the candidate is elected as the chairperson, secretary or treasurer, as applicable; or\n- (b) if the number of candidates for other members of the committee equals the number of other members of the committee decided under section 42 (4) of the modified Act—declare the candidates are elected as the other members of the committee; or\n- (c) if there is more than 1 candidate for any 1 or more of the offices of the chairperson, secretary or treasurer of the body corporate—direct a ballot be held for the offices for which there is more than 1 candidate; or\n- (d) if the number of candidates for other members of the committee is more than the number of other members of the committee decided under section 42 (4) of the modified Act—direct a ballot be held.\n- (a) announce the names of the candidates and, for each candidate, whether the candidate is a lessee or, if not, by whom the candidate was nominated; and\n- (b) give to each person present and entitled to vote— (i) for an open election—a blank paper for each lot entitling that person to vote, for use as a ballot paper; or (ii) for an election by secret ballot—a blank paper for each lot entitling the person to vote, and a ballot paper envelope and particulars envelope that comply with section 21B .\n- (i) for an open election—a blank paper for each lot entitling that person to vote, for use as a ballot paper; or\n- (ii) for an election by secret ballot—a blank paper for each lot entitling the person to vote, and a ballot paper envelope and particulars envelope that comply with section 21B .\n- (i) for an open election—a blank paper for each lot entitling that person to vote, for use as a ballot paper; or\n- (ii) for an election by secret ballot—a blank paper for each lot entitling the person to vote, and a ballot paper envelope and particulars envelope that comply with section 21B .\n- (a) for the election of the chairperson, secretary or treasurer of the body corporate—writing on the ballot paper the name of a candidate; or\n- (b) for the election of the other members of the committee—writing on the ballot paper the names of candidates, equal in number to the number of other members of the committee decided under section 42 (4) of the modified Act, so that no name is repeated.\n- (a) if the election is an open election— (i) indicate on the ballot paper the number of the lot entitling the person to vote and whether the person votes in the capacity of lessee, first mortgagee, proxy, nominee or trustee; and (ii) sign the ballot paper; and (iii) return the ballot paper to the chairperson of the meeting; or\n- (i) indicate on the ballot paper the number of the lot entitling the person to vote and whether the person votes in the capacity of lessee, first mortgagee, proxy, nominee or trustee; and\n- (ii) sign the ballot paper; and\n- (iii) return the ballot paper to the chairperson of the meeting; or\n- (b) if the election is by secret ballot— (i) complete the ballot paper in accordance with section 21B ; and (ii) return the ballot paper to the chairperson of the meeting.\n- (i) complete the ballot paper in accordance with section 21B ; and\n- (ii) return the ballot paper to the chairperson of the meeting.\n- (i) indicate on the ballot paper the number of the lot entitling the person to vote and whether the person votes in the capacity of lessee, first mortgagee, proxy, nominee or trustee; and\n- (ii) sign the ballot paper; and\n- (iii) return the ballot paper to the chairperson of the meeting; or\n- (i) complete the ballot paper in accordance with section 21B ; and\n- (ii) return the ballot paper to the chairperson of the meeting.\n- (a) the number of votes recorded in favour of a candidate is the lowest of the numbers of votes mentioned in rule 8 ; and\n- (b) the number of votes equals the number of votes recorded in favour of another candidate; and\n- (c) if the candidates mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) were to be declared elected, the number of persons elected would exceed the number of persons required to be elected.","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nomination procedures for second or subsequent annual general meeting","content":"### sec.21 Nomination procedures for second or subsequent annual general meeting\n\nThis section applies to the nomination of a chairperson, secretary and treasurer of a body corporate, and other members of a committee, at an annual general meeting of the body corporate other than an annual general meeting mentioned in section 20 (1) (a) or (d) .\nThe nomination must comply with the following rules—\nThe secretary of the body corporate must serve a notice on each lessee shown on the body corporate’s roll, inviting the lessee to nominate candidates for the following positions for the body corporate—\nchairperson;\nsecretary;\ntreasurer;\nanother member of a committee.\nThe notice must be served at least 14 days before the day on which nominations close.\nSee section 127 (3) of the modified Act.\nNominations close 21 days before the anniversary of the first annual general meeting.\nA nomination of a person for election as chairperson, secretary or treasurer of a body corporate or another member of a committee, must—\nstate the full name of the person nominated; and\nstate whether the nominee is—\nan individual who is a lessee; or\na company nominee of a corporation that is a lessee; or\nan individual who is not a lessee but who is nominated for election; and\nstate the full name of the person who made the nomination; and\nbe signed by the nominee and the person who made the nomination.\nThe secretary of the body corporate must not include in a ballot paper the name of a person whose name is included in a nomination that does not comply with rule 4 .\nFor the position of chairperson, secretary or treasurer of a body corporate—\nif no person is nominated for the position—the chairperson of the annual general meeting must invite nominations for the position and must conduct an election in the same way as an election under section 20 ; or\nif only 1 person is nominated for the position—the chairperson of the annual general meeting must declare the person is elected; or\nif more than 1 person is nominated for the position—a ballot must be conducted for the position.\nFor the position of another member of a committee—\nif no person is nominated—the chairperson of the annual general meeting must invite nominations for the position and conduct an election in the same way as an election under section 20 ; or\nif less than the number of persons required to be elected are nominated for the position—the chairperson of the annual general meeting must—\ndeclare each person who has been nominated is elected; and\ninvite nominations for the positions that have not been filled and conduct an election for those positions in the same way as an election under section 20 ; or\nif more persons are nominated for the position than are required to be elected—a ballot must be conducted for the position.\n(amended)\n(sec.21-ssec.1) This section applies to the nomination of a chairperson, secretary and treasurer of a body corporate, and other members of a committee, at an annual general meeting of the body corporate other than an annual general meeting mentioned in section 20 (1) (a) or (d) .\n(sec.21-ssec.2) The nomination must comply with the following rules— The secretary of the body corporate must serve a notice on each lessee shown on the body corporate’s roll, inviting the lessee to nominate candidates for the following positions for the body corporate— chairperson; secretary; treasurer; another member of a committee. The notice must be served at least 14 days before the day on which nominations close. See section 127 (3) of the modified Act. Nominations close 21 days before the anniversary of the first annual general meeting. A nomination of a person for election as chairperson, secretary or treasurer of a body corporate or another member of a committee, must— state the full name of the person nominated; and state whether the nominee is— an individual who is a lessee; or a company nominee of a corporation that is a lessee; or an individual who is not a lessee but who is nominated for election; and state the full name of the person who made the nomination; and be signed by the nominee and the person who made the nomination. The secretary of the body corporate must not include in a ballot paper the name of a person whose name is included in a nomination that does not comply with rule 4 . For the position of chairperson, secretary or treasurer of a body corporate— if no person is nominated for the position—the chairperson of the annual general meeting must invite nominations for the position and must conduct an election in the same way as an election under section 20 ; or if only 1 person is nominated for the position—the chairperson of the annual general meeting must declare the person is elected; or if more than 1 person is nominated for the position—a ballot must be conducted for the position. For the position of another member of a committee— if no person is nominated—the chairperson of the annual general meeting must invite nominations for the position and conduct an election in the same way as an election under section 20 ; or if less than the number of persons required to be elected are nominated for the position—the chairperson of the annual general meeting must— declare each person who has been nominated is elected; and invite nominations for the positions that have not been filled and conduct an election for those positions in the same way as an election under section 20 ; or if more persons are nominated for the position than are required to be elected—a ballot must be conducted for the position. (amended)\n- 1 The secretary of the body corporate must serve a notice on each lessee shown on the body corporate’s roll, inviting the lessee to nominate candidates for the following positions for the body corporate— (a) chairperson; (b) secretary; (c) treasurer; (d) another member of a committee.\n- (a) chairperson;\n- (b) secretary;\n- (c) treasurer;\n- (d) another member of a committee.\n- 2 The notice must be served at least 14 days before the day on which nominations close. Note— See section 127 (3) of the modified Act.\n- 3 Nominations close 21 days before the anniversary of the first annual general meeting.\n- 4 A nomination of a person for election as chairperson, secretary or treasurer of a body corporate or another member of a committee, must— (a) state the full name of the person nominated; and (b) state whether the nominee is— (i) an individual who is a lessee; or (ii) a company nominee of a corporation that is a lessee; or (iii) an individual who is not a lessee but who is nominated for election; and (c) state the full name of the person who made the nomination; and (d) be signed by the nominee and the person who made the nomination.\n- (a) state the full name of the person nominated; and\n- (b) state whether the nominee is— (i) an individual who is a lessee; or (ii) a company nominee of a corporation that is a lessee; or (iii) an individual who is not a lessee but who is nominated for election; and\n- (i) an individual who is a lessee; or\n- (ii) a company nominee of a corporation that is a lessee; or\n- (iii) an individual who is not a lessee but who is nominated for election; and\n- (c) state the full name of the person who made the nomination; and\n- (d) be signed by the nominee and the person who made the nomination.\n- 5 The secretary of the body corporate must not include in a ballot paper the name of a person whose name is included in a nomination that does not comply with rule 4 .\n- 6 For the position of chairperson, secretary or treasurer of a body corporate— (a) if no person is nominated for the position—the chairperson of the annual general meeting must invite nominations for the position and must conduct an election in the same way as an election under section 20 ; or (b) if only 1 person is nominated for the position—the chairperson of the annual general meeting must declare the person is elected; or (c) if more than 1 person is nominated for the position—a ballot must be conducted for the position.\n- (a) if no person is nominated for the position—the chairperson of the annual general meeting must invite nominations for the position and must conduct an election in the same way as an election under section 20 ; or\n- (b) if only 1 person is nominated for the position—the chairperson of the annual general meeting must declare the person is elected; or\n- (c) if more than 1 person is nominated for the position—a ballot must be conducted for the position.\n- 7 For the position of another member of a committee— (a) if no person is nominated—the chairperson of the annual general meeting must invite nominations for the position and conduct an election in the same way as an election under section 20 ; or (b) if less than the number of persons required to be elected are nominated for the position—the chairperson of the annual general meeting must— (i) declare each person who has been nominated is elected; and (ii) invite nominations for the positions that have not been filled and conduct an election for those positions in the same way as an election under section 20 ; or (c) if more persons are nominated for the position than are required to be elected—a ballot must be conducted for the position.\n- (a) if no person is nominated—the chairperson of the annual general meeting must invite nominations for the position and conduct an election in the same way as an election under section 20 ; or\n- (b) if less than the number of persons required to be elected are nominated for the position—the chairperson of the annual general meeting must— (i) declare each person who has been nominated is elected; and (ii) invite nominations for the positions that have not been filled and conduct an election for those positions in the same way as an election under section 20 ; or\n- (i) declare each person who has been nominated is elected; and\n- (ii) invite nominations for the positions that have not been filled and conduct an election for those positions in the same way as an election under section 20 ; or\n- (c) if more persons are nominated for the position than are required to be elected—a ballot must be conducted for the position.\n- (a) chairperson;\n- (b) secretary;\n- (c) treasurer;\n- (d) another member of a committee.\n- (a) state the full name of the person nominated; and\n- (b) state whether the nominee is— (i) an individual who is a lessee; or (ii) a company nominee of a corporation that is a lessee; or (iii) an individual who is not a lessee but who is nominated for election; and\n- (i) an individual who is a lessee; or\n- (ii) a company nominee of a corporation that is a lessee; or\n- (iii) an individual who is not a lessee but who is nominated for election; and\n- (c) state the full name of the person who made the nomination; and\n- (d) be signed by the nominee and the person who made the nomination.\n- (i) an individual who is a lessee; or\n- (ii) a company nominee of a corporation that is a lessee; or\n- (iii) an individual who is not a lessee but who is nominated for election; and\n- (a) if no person is nominated for the position—the chairperson of the annual general meeting must invite nominations for the position and must conduct an election in the same way as an election under section 20 ; or\n- (b) if only 1 person is nominated for the position—the chairperson of the annual general meeting must declare the person is elected; or\n- (c) if more than 1 person is nominated for the position—a ballot must be conducted for the position.\n- (a) if no person is nominated—the chairperson of the annual general meeting must invite nominations for the position and conduct an election in the same way as an election under section 20 ; or\n- (b) if less than the number of persons required to be elected are nominated for the position—the chairperson of the annual general meeting must— (i) declare each person who has been nominated is elected; and (ii) invite nominations for the positions that have not been filled and conduct an election for those positions in the same way as an election under section 20 ; or\n- (i) declare each person who has been nominated is elected; and\n- (ii) invite nominations for the positions that have not been filled and conduct an election for those positions in the same way as an election under section 20 ; or\n- (c) if more persons are nominated for the position than are required to be elected—a ballot must be conducted for the position.\n- (i) declare each person who has been nominated is elected; and\n- (ii) invite nominations for the positions that have not been filled and conduct an election for those positions in the same way as an election under section 20 ; or","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Procedure on open ballot","content":"### sec.21A Procedure on open ballot\n\nAn open election by ballot must be conducted in compliance with the following rules—\nThe secretary of the body corporate must prepare ballot papers showing—\nthe number of persons required to be elected; and\nthe names of the candidates in alphabetical order; and\nfor each candidate, whether the candidate is—\nan individual who is a lessee; or\na company nominee of a corporation that is a lessee; or\nan individual who is not a proprietor but who is nominated for election by a lessee; and\nthe name of the person who nominated the candidate.\nThe secretary of the body corporate must give each person shown on the roll a ballot paper and an envelope marked ‘Ballot Paper’ and addressed to the secretary.\nA person who is entitled to vote in the open election must vote by—\ncrossing out the names of candidates for whom the person does not wish to vote until the number of names remaining equals the number of persons required to be elected to each position; and\nsigning the back of the ballot paper; and\nmarking the number of the lot entitling the person to vote on the back of the ballot paper; and\nunless the ballot paper is completed at the annual general meeting—\nplacing the ballot paper in the ballot paper envelope; and\nsealing the envelope and signing the back of the envelope; and\nmarking the number of the lot entitling the person to vote on the back of the envelope; and\ngiving or sending the envelope to the secretary of the body corporate before or at the annual general meeting.\nA person who is entitled to vote in the open election but has not voted before the annual general meeting must be given a ballot paper by the secretary of the body corporate when the person asks for it, and the person must give the completed ballot to the secretary when required by the secretary to do so.\nA ballot paper envelope must not be opened until all votes cast have been given to the secretary of the body corporate.\n(amended)\n- 1 The secretary of the body corporate must prepare ballot papers showing— (a) the number of persons required to be elected; and (b) the names of the candidates in alphabetical order; and (c) for each candidate, whether the candidate is— (i) an individual who is a lessee; or (ii) a company nominee of a corporation that is a lessee; or (iii) an individual who is not a proprietor but who is nominated for election by a lessee; and (d) the name of the person who nominated the candidate.\n- (a) the number of persons required to be elected; and\n- (b) the names of the candidates in alphabetical order; and\n- (c) for each candidate, whether the candidate is— (i) an individual who is a lessee; or (ii) a company nominee of a corporation that is a lessee; or (iii) an individual who is not a proprietor but who is nominated for election by a lessee; and\n- (i) an individual who is a lessee; or\n- (ii) a company nominee of a corporation that is a lessee; or\n- (iii) an individual who is not a proprietor but who is nominated for election by a lessee; and\n- (d) the name of the person who nominated the candidate.\n- 2 The secretary of the body corporate must give each person shown on the roll a ballot paper and an envelope marked ‘Ballot Paper’ and addressed to the secretary.\n- 3 A person who is entitled to vote in the open election must vote by— (a) crossing out the names of candidates for whom the person does not wish to vote until the number of names remaining equals the number of persons required to be elected to each position; and (b) signing the back of the ballot paper; and (c) marking the number of the lot entitling the person to vote on the back of the ballot paper; and (d) unless the ballot paper is completed at the annual general meeting— (i) placing the ballot paper in the ballot paper envelope; and (ii) sealing the envelope and signing the back of the envelope; and (iii) marking the number of the lot entitling the person to vote on the back of the envelope; and (e) giving or sending the envelope to the secretary of the body corporate before or at the annual general meeting.\n- (a) crossing out the names of candidates for whom the person does not wish to vote until the number of names remaining equals the number of persons required to be elected to each position; and\n- (b) signing the back of the ballot paper; and\n- (c) marking the number of the lot entitling the person to vote on the back of the ballot paper; and\n- (d) unless the ballot paper is completed at the annual general meeting— (i) placing the ballot paper in the ballot paper envelope; and (ii) sealing the envelope and signing the back of the envelope; and (iii) marking the number of the lot entitling the person to vote on the back of the envelope; and\n- (i) placing the ballot paper in the ballot paper envelope; and\n- (ii) sealing the envelope and signing the back of the envelope; and\n- (iii) marking the number of the lot entitling the person to vote on the back of the envelope; and\n- (e) giving or sending the envelope to the secretary of the body corporate before or at the annual general meeting.\n- 4 A person who is entitled to vote in the open election but has not voted before the annual general meeting must be given a ballot paper by the secretary of the body corporate when the person asks for it, and the person must give the completed ballot to the secretary when required by the secretary to do so.\n- 5 A ballot paper envelope must not be opened until all votes cast have been given to the secretary of the body corporate.\n- (a) the number of persons required to be elected; and\n- (b) the names of the candidates in alphabetical order; and\n- (c) for each candidate, whether the candidate is— (i) an individual who is a lessee; or (ii) a company nominee of a corporation that is a lessee; or (iii) an individual who is not a proprietor but who is nominated for election by a lessee; and\n- (i) an individual who is a lessee; or\n- (ii) a company nominee of a corporation that is a lessee; or\n- (iii) an individual who is not a proprietor but who is nominated for election by a lessee; and\n- (d) the name of the person who nominated the candidate.\n- (i) an individual who is a lessee; or\n- (ii) a company nominee of a corporation that is a lessee; or\n- (iii) an individual who is not a proprietor but who is nominated for election by a lessee; and\n- (a) crossing out the names of candidates for whom the person does not wish to vote until the number of names remaining equals the number of persons required to be elected to each position; and\n- (b) signing the back of the ballot paper; and\n- (c) marking the number of the lot entitling the person to vote on the back of the ballot paper; and\n- (d) unless the ballot paper is completed at the annual general meeting— (i) placing the ballot paper in the ballot paper envelope; and (ii) sealing the envelope and signing the back of the envelope; and (iii) marking the number of the lot entitling the person to vote on the back of the envelope; and\n- (i) placing the ballot paper in the ballot paper envelope; and\n- (ii) sealing the envelope and signing the back of the envelope; and\n- (iii) marking the number of the lot entitling the person to vote on the back of the envelope; and\n- (e) giving or sending the envelope to the secretary of the body corporate before or at the annual general meeting.\n- (i) placing the ballot paper in the ballot paper envelope; and\n- (ii) sealing the envelope and signing the back of the envelope; and\n- (iii) marking the number of the lot entitling the person to vote on the back of the envelope; and","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Procedure on secret ballot","content":"### sec.21B Procedure on secret ballot\n\nAn election by secret ballot must be conducted in compliance with the following rules—\nThe secretary of the body corporate must give to each person shown on the roll a ballot paper, a ballot paper envelope that complies with section 21A , rule 2 , and another envelope (a particulars envelope ).\nA particulars envelope may be—\na separate envelope; or\na part of the ballot paper envelope that may be detached without opening the ballot paper envelope.\nA person who is entitled to vote in the secret ballot must—\ncomplete the particulars envelope by inserting—\nthe number of the lot; and\nthe name of the lessee of the lot; and\nthe name of the person entitled to vote; and\nthe capacity in which that person votes; and\nsign and date the envelope.\nA person who is entitled to vote in the secret ballot must vote by—\ncrossing out the names of candidates for whom the person does not wish to vote until the number of names remaining equals the number of persons required to be elected; and\nplacing the ballot paper in a ballot paper envelope, which must be sealed and, if a separate particulars envelope is provided, placed in the completed particulars envelope; and\ngiving or sending the sealed envelope to the secretary of the body corporate.\nThe secretary of the body corporate may issue a fresh ballot paper in place of a ballot paper that has been lost, is not received, is destroyed or is for any other reason not available for use.\nIf the secretary of the body corporate issues a fresh ballot under subrule (1) , the secretary must make a written record about the issue of the fresh ballot and show the record to the chairperson of the meeting before the votes in the election are counted.\n(amended)\n- 1 The secretary of the body corporate must give to each person shown on the roll a ballot paper, a ballot paper envelope that complies with section 21A , rule 2 , and another envelope (a particulars envelope ).\n- 2 A particulars envelope may be— (a) a separate envelope; or (b) a part of the ballot paper envelope that may be detached without opening the ballot paper envelope.\n- (a) a separate envelope; or\n- (b) a part of the ballot paper envelope that may be detached without opening the ballot paper envelope.\n- 3 A person who is entitled to vote in the secret ballot must— (a) complete the particulars envelope by inserting— (i) the number of the lot; and (ii) the name of the lessee of the lot; and (iii) the name of the person entitled to vote; and (iv) the capacity in which that person votes; and (b) sign and date the envelope.\n- (a) complete the particulars envelope by inserting— (i) the number of the lot; and (ii) the name of the lessee of the lot; and (iii) the name of the person entitled to vote; and (iv) the capacity in which that person votes; and\n- (i) the number of the lot; and\n- (ii) the name of the lessee of the lot; and\n- (iii) the name of the person entitled to vote; and\n- (iv) the capacity in which that person votes; and\n- (b) sign and date the envelope.\n- 4 A person who is entitled to vote in the secret ballot must vote by— (a) crossing out the names of candidates for whom the person does not wish to vote until the number of names remaining equals the number of persons required to be elected; and (b) placing the ballot paper in a ballot paper envelope, which must be sealed and, if a separate particulars envelope is provided, placed in the completed particulars envelope; and (c) giving or sending the sealed envelope to the secretary of the body corporate.\n- (a) crossing out the names of candidates for whom the person does not wish to vote until the number of names remaining equals the number of persons required to be elected; and\n- (b) placing the ballot paper in a ballot paper envelope, which must be sealed and, if a separate particulars envelope is provided, placed in the completed particulars envelope; and\n- (c) giving or sending the sealed envelope to the secretary of the body corporate.\n- 5 (1) The secretary of the body corporate may issue a fresh ballot paper in place of a ballot paper that has been lost, is not received, is destroyed or is for any other reason not available for use.\n- (2) If the secretary of the body corporate issues a fresh ballot under subrule (1) , the secretary must make a written record about the issue of the fresh ballot and show the record to the chairperson of the meeting before the votes in the election are counted.\n- (a) a separate envelope; or\n- (b) a part of the ballot paper envelope that may be detached without opening the ballot paper envelope.\n- (a) complete the particulars envelope by inserting— (i) the number of the lot; and (ii) the name of the lessee of the lot; and (iii) the name of the person entitled to vote; and (iv) the capacity in which that person votes; and\n- (i) the number of the lot; and\n- (ii) the name of the lessee of the lot; and\n- (iii) the name of the person entitled to vote; and\n- (iv) the capacity in which that person votes; and\n- (b) sign and date the envelope.\n- (i) the number of the lot; and\n- (ii) the name of the lessee of the lot; and\n- (iii) the name of the person entitled to vote; and\n- (iv) the capacity in which that person votes; and\n- (a) crossing out the names of candidates for whom the person does not wish to vote until the number of names remaining equals the number of persons required to be elected; and\n- (b) placing the ballot paper in a ballot paper envelope, which must be sealed and, if a separate particulars envelope is provided, placed in the completed particulars envelope; and\n- (c) giving or sending the sealed envelope to the secretary of the body corporate.","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Result of ballot","content":"### sec.21C Result of ballot\n\nThe result of a ballot must be decided in compliance with the following rules—\nIf the election was conducted by secret ballot, the chairperson of the meeting, or a person appointed by the chairperson of the meeting, must scrutinise the particulars endorsed on the particulars envelope in the presence of any scrutineers appointed by the chairperson and, if satisfied the person who completed the envelope was entitled to vote in the election, must remove the ballot paper envelope from the particulars envelope.\nIf the election was conducted by secret ballot, all ballot paper envelopes must be placed in a receptacle in open view of the meeting and must be randomly mixed.\nThe chairperson of the meeting, or a person appointed by the chairperson of the meeting, must open the ballot paper envelopes and count the votes recorded on the ballot papers in those envelopes.\nSubject to rule 5 —\nfor an election for the position of chairperson, secretary or treasurer of a body corporate, the person who receives the highest number of votes for a position must be declared elected to the position; and\nfor an election for the position of other members of a committee, the chairperson of the body corporate must declare elected the person who received the highest number of votes, in descending order, until the number of persons required to be elected have been elected.\nIf 2 or more persons receive the same number of votes and the number of persons to be elected would be exceeded by declaring those persons elected, the result of the ballot must be decided by lot.\n(amended)\n- 1 If the election was conducted by secret ballot, the chairperson of the meeting, or a person appointed by the chairperson of the meeting, must scrutinise the particulars endorsed on the particulars envelope in the presence of any scrutineers appointed by the chairperson and, if satisfied the person who completed the envelope was entitled to vote in the election, must remove the ballot paper envelope from the particulars envelope.\n- 2 If the election was conducted by secret ballot, all ballot paper envelopes must be placed in a receptacle in open view of the meeting and must be randomly mixed.\n- 3 The chairperson of the meeting, or a person appointed by the chairperson of the meeting, must open the ballot paper envelopes and count the votes recorded on the ballot papers in those envelopes.\n- 4 Subject to rule 5 — (a) for an election for the position of chairperson, secretary or treasurer of a body corporate, the person who receives the highest number of votes for a position must be declared elected to the position; and (b) for an election for the position of other members of a committee, the chairperson of the body corporate must declare elected the person who received the highest number of votes, in descending order, until the number of persons required to be elected have been elected.\n- (a) for an election for the position of chairperson, secretary or treasurer of a body corporate, the person who receives the highest number of votes for a position must be declared elected to the position; and\n- (b) for an election for the position of other members of a committee, the chairperson of the body corporate must declare elected the person who received the highest number of votes, in descending order, until the number of persons required to be elected have been elected.\n- 5 If 2 or more persons receive the same number of votes and the number of persons to be elected would be exceeded by declaring those persons elected, the result of the ballot must be decided by lot.\n- (a) for an election for the position of chairperson, secretary or treasurer of a body corporate, the person who receives the highest number of votes for a position must be declared elected to the position; and\n- (b) for an election for the position of other members of a committee, the chairperson of the body corporate must declare elected the person who received the highest number of votes, in descending order, until the number of persons required to be elected have been elected.","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-inc-pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Fees","content":"# Fees","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees payable to registrar of titles","content":"### sec.22 Fees payable to registrar of titles\n\n(omitted)","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees payable to referee","content":"### sec.23 Fees payable to referee\n\n(not applied)","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees payable to body corporate","content":"### sec.24 Fees payable to body corporate\n\n(not applied)","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-inc-pt.6","sectionType":"part","heading":"General","content":"# General","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Retention of records etc.—modified Act, s 38D","content":"### sec.25 Retention of records etc.—modified Act, s 38D\n\nFor section 38D (1)(b) of the modified Act, the following times are prescribed—\na body corporate for a leasehold building units plan must keep minutes of its meetings until the day the leasehold building units plan is extinguished;\na body corporate must keep books of account for moneys received or expended by the body corporate for 6 years after the day a statement of the accounts is submitted to an annual general meeting.\n(amended)\n- (a) a body corporate for a leasehold building units plan must keep minutes of its meetings until the day the leasehold building units plan is extinguished;\n- (b) a body corporate must keep books of account for moneys received or expended by the body corporate for 6 years after the day a statement of the accounts is submitted to an annual general meeting.","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"sec.26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed investment","content":"### sec.26 Prescribed investment\n\n(not applied)","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"sec.27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form of roll","content":"### sec.27 Form of roll\n\nThe part of the roll on which the body corporate records information in relation to a lot for section 39 (3) of the modified Act must be in the approved form.\n(amended)","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application to body corporate","content":"### sec.28 Application to body corporate\n\nAn application made to a body corporate under section 40 (1) of the modified Act must be in the approved form and the information and certification for section 40 (1)(a) and (c) of the modified Act must be provided by the body corporate on the application.\nHowever, a departure from the approved form for the application, or any information or certification provided by a body corporate for section 40 (1)(a) or (c) of the modified Act, does not of itself affect the validity of the application or constitute a failure of the body corporate to comply with section 40 (1) of the modified Act.\n(amended)\n(sec.28-ssec.1) An application made to a body corporate under section 40 (1) of the modified Act must be in the approved form and the information and certification for section 40 (1)(a) and (c) of the modified Act must be provided by the body corporate on the application.\n(sec.28-ssec.2) However, a departure from the approved form for the application, or any information or certification provided by a body corporate for section 40 (1)(a) or (c) of the modified Act, does not of itself affect the validity of the application or constitute a failure of the body corporate to comply with section 40 (1) of the modified Act. (amended)","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for exemption","content":"### sec.29 Application for exemption\n\n(omitted)","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Grounds for application for exemption—modified Act, s 41","content":"### sec.30 Grounds for application for exemption—modified Act, s 41\n\nFor section 41 (2) of the modified Act, each of the following grounds are prescribed—\na lessee who was a permanent resident has transferred the lease of the lot to a non-resident lessee who does not oppose the application;\na lessee who is a permanent resident is the owner of more than 1 lot in a leasehold building units plan;\na lessee is a corporation;\nall non-resident lessees have notified the body corporate in writing that they do not oppose the application.\n(amended)\n- (a) a lessee who was a permanent resident has transferred the lease of the lot to a non-resident lessee who does not oppose the application;\n- (b) a lessee who is a permanent resident is the owner of more than 1 lot in a leasehold building units plan;\n- (c) a lessee is a corporation;\n- (d) all non-resident lessees have notified the body corporate in writing that they do not oppose the application.","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"sec.31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction on expenditure by committee","content":"### sec.31 Restriction on expenditure by committee\n\n(not applied)","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"sec.32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notices to body corporate","content":"### sec.32 Notices to body corporate\n\nA notice given to a body corporate under section 53 of the modified Act must be in the approved form.\n(amended)","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"sec.33","sectionType":"section","heading":"Request for summons","content":"### sec.33 Request for summons\n\nA request for the issue of a summons under section 103 (1) of the modified Act must be in the approved form and lodged with a referee.\n(amended)","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"sec.34","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form of summons","content":"### sec.34 Form of summons\n\nA summons issued under section 103 (1) of the modified Act must be in the approved form.\n(amended)","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"sec.35","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form of inquiry","content":"### sec.35 Form of inquiry\n\n(omitted)","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36","sectionType":"section","heading":"Classes of order—modified Act, s 117","content":"### sec.36 Classes of order—modified Act, s 117\n\nFor section 117 (1) (a) (ii) of the modified Act, the prescribed classes of order are orders made by a referee about—\na body corporate or its committee; or\na body corporate manager; or\na lessee or occupier of the particular lot the subject of the inquiry; or\na lessee or occupier of another lot in the parcel to which the inquiry relates within the period of 12 months before the inquiry was made.\n(amended)\n- (a) a body corporate or its committee; or\n- (b) a body corporate manager; or\n- (c) a lessee or occupier of the particular lot the subject of the inquiry; or\n- (d) a lessee or occupier of another lot in the parcel to which the inquiry relates within the period of 12 months before the inquiry was made.","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"sec.37","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for reservation of name","content":"### sec.37 Application for reservation of name\n\n(omitted)","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"sec.38","sectionType":"section","heading":"Manner of reservation of name—modified Act, s 120","content":"### sec.38 Manner of reservation of name—modified Act, s 120\n\nFor section 120 (2) of the modified Act, the manner prescribed for reserving a name of a building or stratum parcel in a proposed leasehold building units plan is recording the name, and the date of the lodgement of the application for reservation of the name, in a register kept solely for that purpose.\n(amended)","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"sec.39","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of general meeting","content":"### sec.39 Notice of general meeting\n\nA notice of a general meeting of a body corporate, other than the first annual general meeting, must be in the approved form.\nHowever, a departure from the approved form mentioned in subsection (1) does not of itself affect the validity of the notice.\n(amended)\n(sec.39-ssec.1) A notice of a general meeting of a body corporate, other than the first annual general meeting, must be in the approved form.\n(sec.39-ssec.2) However, a departure from the approved form mentioned in subsection (1) does not of itself affect the validity of the notice. (amended)","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"sec.40","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements of application or notice of appeal","content":"### sec.40 Requirements of application or notice of appeal\n\nSection 8 (2) also applies to—\nan application made to, or notice of appeal lodged with, the referee under part 5 of the modified Act; and\nan instrument accompanying an application or notice mentioned in paragraph (a) .\n(amended)\n- (a) an application made to, or notice of appeal lodged with, the referee under part 5 of the modified Act; and\n- (b) an instrument accompanying an application or notice mentioned in paragraph (a) .","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"sec.41","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offences","content":"### sec.41 Offences\n\n(not applied)","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"sec.42","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cost of improvements","content":"### sec.42 Cost of improvements\n\n(not applied)","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"sec.43","sectionType":"section","heading":"Insurance","content":"### sec.43 Insurance\n\n(not applied)","sortOrder":57}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The schedule expressly reworks the applied 1980 regulation: it omits some provisions, modifies others and inserts new provisions (Notes to schedule 1, sec.1–3). Concretely, it narrows and tailors application toward leasehold building units plans (see new definition of ‘plan’ in sec.1A and registration rules in sec.7), adds new certification/prescription rules (eg. sec.12B, sec.12C), and introduces or updates detailed body corporate election procedures (secs 20–21C). Several fee and other provisions are omitted (secs 22–24), so the instrument both refocuses and changes administrative coverage compared with the applied regulation. This is general legal information, not legal advice; I can make mistakes; before you act on, rely on, or use this, get a qualified Australian lawyer to check it."},"complexity_factors":["Incorporation/adoption of a repealed regulation with explicit notes about omissions, amendments and insertions (Notes to schedule 1; sec.1–3).","Extensive cross‑references to the modified Building Units and Group Titles Act (e.g. secs referenced throughout: s 9, s 19, s 21, s 22, s 23, s 38D, s 40, s 41, s 42, s 103, s 117, s 120).","Numerous provisions expressly marked (not applied), (omitted), (new) or (amended), increasing conditional reading paths.","Detailed, nested election and voting procedures with many conditional rules and separate modes (open vs secret ballot) (secs 20–21C).","Multiple dependencies on ‘approved form’ and registrar directions (secs 1A, 8, 12B, 13, 16A, 27, 28, 32, 34), requiring cross‑checking of forms and Land Title Act directions.","Procedural and technical rules for land registry entries, endorsements and diagram charting (secs 7, 9, 10, 17, 17A).","Partial omission of fee provisions and other parts (secs 22, 23, 24 omitted/not applied) creating gaps that must be read alongside other instruments."],"plain_english_summary":"**What it does:** Re‑uses and adapts provisions from the repealed Building Units and Group Titles Regulation 1980 to govern leasehold building‑units plans under the modified Building Units and Group Titles Act. It prescribes registration and filing steps, required approved forms, how the registrar records and endorses plans, and detailed procedures for body corporate elections and voting.  \n**Who it affects and why it matters:** Registrars, surveyors, lessees, bodies corporate (and the South Bank Corporation) because it fixes documentary, procedural and voting rules that control registration, record‑keeping and governance (see sch.1, secs 1A,7,8,10,20–21C)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/south-bank-corporation-modified-building-units-and-group-titles-regulation-2026","history":"/api/acts/south-bank-corporation-modified-building-units-and-group-titles-regulation-2026/history","analysis":"/api/acts/south-bank-corporation-modified-building-units-and-group-titles-regulation-2026/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/south-bank-corporation-modified-building-units-and-group-titles-regulation-2026/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/south-bank-corporation-modified-building-units-and-group-titles-regulation-2026/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/south-bank-corporation-modified-building-units-and-group-titles-regulation-2026/documents"}}