The strata council for Strata Plan EPS1234 in Victoria consists of seven members. At their Annual General Meeting last month, three council members were re-elected, and four new members were elected. Two of the re-elected members have served on council for eight continuous years. Pursuant to the Strata Property Act, when must the strata council elect a new president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer?

Question: The strata council for Strata Plan EPS1234 in Victoria consists of seven members. At their Annual General Meeting last month, three council members were re-elected, and four new members were elected. Two of the re-elected members have served on council for eight continuous years. Pursuant to the Strata Property Act, when must the strata council elect a new president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer?

Answer options: ✅ At the first council meeting held after the AGM.

• Within 30 days of the AGM.
• At the next regularly scheduled council meeting after the AGM.
• At the AGM itself, immediately after the council elections.

Correct answer: At the first council meeting held after the AGM.

Explanation: Standard Bylaw 9(2) dictates that a strata council must elect officers as soon as feasible at the first council meeting held after the annual general meeting.