Sarah is a strata manager for 'Maple Leaf Strata Services' managing Strata Plan KAS9876 in Vancouver. Council member David frequently takes actions directly, such as ordering repairs from contractors, without prior council discussion or approval. These actions often lead to confusion and financial discrepancies. What is the Strata Property Act's primary expectation of strata council members regarding their conduct in managing the strata corporation?

Question: Sarah is a strata manager for 'Maple Leaf Strata Services' managing Strata Plan KAS9876 in Vancouver. Council member David frequently takes actions directly, such as ordering repairs from contractors, without prior council discussion or approval. These actions often lead to confusion and financial discrepancies. What is the Strata Property Act's primary expectation of strata council members regarding their conduct in managing the strata corporation?

Answer options: ✅ To act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the strata corporation.

• To ensure all expenditures are pre-approved by the strata manager.
• To personally supervise all maintenance and repair work on common property.
• To defer all significant decisions to the strata manager or professional advisors.

Correct answer: To act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the strata corporation.

Explanation: Strata Property Act Section 31 outlines the standard of care for council members, requiring them to act honestly and in good faith, with a view to the best interests of the strata corporation, and to exercise the care, diligence, and skill of a reasonably prudent person.