A strata council member for Strata Plan NW1001 in Whistler, Bob, frequently makes personal remarks about other owners during council meetings, and often uses disrespectful language towards the strata manager. Other council members are uncomfortable but have not formally addressed it. Which best describes Bob's conduct in relation to the Strata Property Act?

Question: A strata council member for Strata Plan NW1001 in Whistler, Bob, frequently makes personal remarks about other owners during council meetings, and often uses disrespectful language towards the strata manager. Other council members are uncomfortable but have not formally addressed it. Which best describes Bob's conduct in relation to the Strata Property Act?

Answer options: ✅ Bob is failing in his duty to treat the strata corporation's business with the care, diligence, and skill of a reasonably prudent person.

• Bob's behaviour is acceptable as long as it does not disrupt the smooth running of the meetings.
• Only if Bob's remarks lead to a lawsuit against the strata corporation would his conduct be in violation.
• Bob's conduct is only an issue if he is also in a conflict of interest.

Correct answer: Bob is failing in his duty to treat the strata corporation's business with the care, diligence, and skill of a reasonably prudent person.

Explanation: Strata Property Act Section 31 requires council members to act honestly and in good faith, and to exercise the care, diligence, and skill of a reasonably prudent person. Disrespectful and unprofessional conduct undermines these standards.