When you buy into a strata title property like a unit or townhouse, becoming a part of a body corporate is probably way down on the list of items you consider. And while every unit owner is automatically a member with the right to vote at the AGM each year, often there is a reluctance to become part of the elected committee.

One of the most daunting factors for many is the time involved and the processes that need to be followed, so here’s a lowdown on what committees do, how they work and ways to make the running of a strata community smoother.