16Residents' and tenants' committees

16 Residents' and tenants' committees

(1)  The residents and tenants of a retirement village may, at a meeting of residents and tenants, elect a residents' and tenants' committee of at least 3 residents or tenants to represent the interests of the residents and tenants.

(2)  A person who is not a resident or tenant of the retirement village is not entitled to be a member of such a committee.

(3)  Each member of a residents' and tenants' committee holds office for one year after he or she is elected, but is eligible for re-election.

(4)  A member may be removed from office by a special resolution at a meeting of residents and tenants.

(5)  A residents' and tenants' committee may determine its own procedure.

(6)  A residents' and tenants' committee may appoint subcommittees and determine their procedures.

(7)  An operator must not –

(a) discourage or prevent the appointment of a committee under this section; or

(b) obstruct a committee in the performance of its functions.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 25 penalty units.