In this third installment on the preparation of the annual assemblies that the co-ownerships must havenew doubts are resolved.
Is it possible, in a set of stages, to hold a general assembly with a single stage integrated into the horizontal property regime, that is, only with the owners of units that make up a single stage?
The general assembly can only be called and meet when they have been built and transferred a number of units representing at least 51 percent of the total coefficients in the set.
What increases can be contemplated?
This depends on the characteristics and needs of each set, which will be taken into account in the budget. It is not always convenient to keep the administration fee the same if you want to maintain the safety of people and properties and their valuation. The salary increase of those who provide services to the building or complex must be taken into account, as well as public services, insurance, among others. It is also necessary to analyze the budget execution to determine the reasons that generate an increase in a certain item.
Appointment of the president and secretary
The president can be any owner who is serious, who is respected, who knows the regulations. This designation may fall on the President of the Council. A proxy or representative can be president of the assembly.
Is it possible to impose fines on those who do not attend personally or by representation?
The low attendance, when the minimum percentage of the quorum required to deliberate is barely achieved, favors that the decisions that arise to all, are only made by a group of owners. Some regulations determine the imposition of fines for non-attendance to the assembly. Apparently this is a measure that has given better results to contribute to assistance.
Appointment of Council members
When the assembly is not called
It will meet by its own right on the first business day of the fourth month following the expiration of each budget period. Usually the secretary is the administrator. He is not part of the assembly, nor does he have a voice or vote in it, but he must attend.
Appointment of board members
They must be owners or their delegates. They will be named in the manner expressed in the regulation. It is important that those elected are up to date with their obligations to the administration and that they are aware of the responsibility they acquire. According to the regulation, the assembly can set incentives for these, especially when it is difficult for people to apply.
Who appoints the President of the Council?
He is appointed by the assembly and, In general, he is the one who gets the most votes., especially considering the voting systems. Otherwise he is appointed by the majority at the first meeting of the Council.
What happens if, once the Council is integrated, its members later resign and decisions cannot be made due to lack of quorum?
An extraordinary assembly must be held to appoint the missing members.
Can defaulters attend?
They may attend with voice and vote, maximum in cases where a qualified quorum is required. Nevertheless, If the regulation restricts it, this provision must be complied with.
Nora Pabon Gomez
Lawyer – External advisor
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