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2009 Principals Forum ,Symposium & Awards
- Themed Life as we know it.
To be held at the Novotel Creswick Forest Resort from Wednesday 21st October 2009-Friday 23rd October 2009
A program brochure and registration form is now available. Attendance is open to OCV Members only. Read more.
OCV Awards
The second industry awards dinner on 22nd October 2009, will again recognise the best managers in a number of categories. Aside from the wonderful exposure and the recognition by peers of a job well done, the winners of the Awards categories will exclusively have the opportunity to attend a one day workshop on Contract Management - benefits money can’t buy!
Awards are made to individuals, except for the Web Site award which is for an organisation.
Awards – nomination form
Fellows
For the first time, nominations are open for members to be awarded OCV’s highest Post Nominal, FSM – Fellow Strata Manager. This will recognise those who have made a significant contribution to OCV and the industry. Refer to the nomination form for complete details. CHU OCV Fellows will also be presented at the Awards Dinner.
Requirements for FSM:
• Must be a CPSM [Certified Practising Strata Manager]
IE. must have been grandfathered or completed the
Certificate IV Property Services (Operations)
• Comply with CPD requirements
• Has made significant contribution to OCV and the industry
• OCV member for at least 5 years
Fellow – nomination form
2009 OCV Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The 2009 OCV Annual General Meeting [AGM] will be held at the start of the Symposium Friday 23 October 2009. AGM Agenda.
2009 OCV Educational Calendar
The 2009 OCV Educational Seminar Calendar has now been released, to access your copy enter here.
OCV Sponsorship Opportunities - 2009/2010 packages now released
OCV has released the 2009/10 sponsorship proposals. Read more for further details of the opportunities available.
Penalty Interest Rate Decrease
Following a periodic review the Attorney-General Rob Hulls has decreased the penalty interest rate to 10 per cent per annum with effect on and from 23 February 2009. The previous rate was fixed at 11 per cent. For further information visit http://www.ocv.org.au/consumerinfo_recommendedcontacts.php
Owners Corporations Act 2006
The Owners Corporations Act 2006 came into operation on 31st December 2007. To view Owners Corporations Act 2006 enter here . To view Owners Corporations Regulations 2007 enter here .To view Subdivision Act 1988 enter here .
Any person or company carrying out the functions of an Owners Corporation Manager for a fee or reward in Victoria must be registered with the BLA. Individual directors of a company do not need to be registered.
If you intend to operate a partnership arrangement with one or more people, each person in the partnership must be a registered manager.
Licensed estate agent's representatives who only perform the functions of leasing or sales for an Owners Corporation rather than the functions of an Owners Corporation Manager do not require to be registered as an Owners Corporation Manager.
To view the Business Licensing Authority website please enter here .
Managing the Manager
You may be interested in an excellent strata article that appeared in API [Australian Property Investor] Magazine March 2009 edition, by Peter Cerexhe.
He writes that it’s a great help to have an expert manage the day-to-day administration of a multiple unit building. But it’s worth knowing where to draw the line and who’s controlling whom.
Public Information Seminars
Owners Corporations Victoria (with funding provided from the Victorian Property Fund), held a series of successful public seminars at many locations across Victoria during September and October 2008,with the aim of helping the attendees understand their rights and responsibilities so they can make informed decisions.
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New OCV Education & Policy Manager
A Job Ad & Position Description for a new Education & Policy Manager, an outcome of the strategic plan process, has now been published and advertised on Seek.
Petition - costs of fee recovery
The OCV Council has decided to distribute via managers a petition, regarding the costs of fee recovery, for owners to complete if they want to make their position known to government.
Or access the document here if your manager is not a member of OCV, or you do not have a manager.
Please complete the document and return it to OCV by facsimile 03 9416 4788 or email it to info@ocv.org.au
Are You Wanting To Become A
Owners Corporation Manager?
OCV has developed a distance learning package for people wanting to learn more about owners corporation management. The package includes 10 DVD's covering all topics important to owners corporation managers. Read more
Professional Managers . . .
assist owners with the administration, management, finances, meetings, maintenance and insurance of properties.
Should you "Self Manage" or appoint a professional manager? View our most frequently asked question here
Look for a Professional Owners Corporation Manger here.
New Laws for Essential Safety Measures
Under new regulations, by June 13, 2009, mandatory reporting of Essential safety Measure Maintenance is required for both pre and post 1994 constructed buildings (excluding class 1 buildings) by completion of an annual Essential Safety Measures Report.
In order to complete an Essential Safety Measures Report by June 13 2009, a compliant maintenance program must be in place by June 13, 2008. Read more.
OCV recently held a seminar on Essential Safety Measures. Should you have missed this valuable seminar DVD recordings are available. The cost to members is $45.00 and Non Members is $90.00. To place your orders please email anne.stevens@ocv.org.au ......
The Body Corporate Handbook
Stephen Raff has released his new book, “The Body Corporate Handbook”. Copies of the book may be purchased through OCV. Enter here to access the order form.
Keep Up To Date On Owners Corporation Matters
OCV has an e-Newsletter sent fortnightly updating on relevant industry information and upcoming events. To receive the eNewsletter send an email, with the subject SUBSCRIBE, to info@ocv.org.au.
New Membership Category
OCV has developed a new membership category to cater for owners corporations to become members and individuals inexperienced in owners corporation management seeking employment in the industry. Read more
Alternative Payment Method
OCV is now able to process Visa & Mastercard payments. Should you wish to use this alternative payment form please complete this form, and forward the form to OCV via facsimile (03 9416 4788), post (30 Peel Street Collingwood 3066), or email info@ocv,org.au .
Advertising Tenders For Body Corporate Management Services
Is your owners corporation tendering for an owners corporation manager? Advertise your tender to a highly targeted audience of professional owners corporation managers in the OCV fortnightly eNewsletter. For details please email info@ocv.org.au or phone (03) 9416 4688.
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