In Queensland (Australia), a body corporate committee is the group of people elected by property owners to run and make day‑to‑day decisions for a body corporate (also known as strata) on behalf of all owners in a community titles scheme. [qld.gov.au], [stratacare.com.au]

What the committee does

The committee manages the routine affairs of the property and acts within powers set by the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (Qld). Its typical responsibilities include:

• Maintaining common property (gardens, lifts, pools, hallways, roofs)

• Managing finances, such as budgets, spending within limits, and levies

• Enforcing by‑laws and handling minor disputes

• Arranging insurance for common property

• Engaging contractors and service providers (e.g., cleaners, gardeners)

• Communicating with lot owners and holding committee meetings

These decisions are generally made by majority vote at committee meetings. Certain “restricted issues” (like major spending or by‑law changes) must be decided by owners at a general meeting, not by the committee. [qld.gov.au], [smartstrata.com]

Who is on the committee

• Committee members are elected from the lot owners at the annual general meeting (AGM).

• A committee typically has 3 to 7 members, including required roles such as chairperson, secretary, and treasurer.

• Members must act in the best interests of all owners, not just themselves, and follow a statutory code of conduct. [qld.gov.au], [mintlegal.com.au]

How it fits with a body corporate manager

A body corporate manager handles administrative tasks but does not make decisions unless the committee has formally delegated authority. The committee remains legally responsible. [mintlegal.com.au]