Retirement Villages Act 1986

A resident of a retirement village (first resident) may authorise another resident of the village as the first resident's proxy to vote and speak on the first resident's behalf at a meeting of residents.

An authorisation must—

be in writing; and

be signed by the resident making the authorisation; and

authorise an individual; and

state the name of the individual.

An authorisation may set out how a person who is authorised as a proxy is to vote on particular matters.

If an authorisation does not set out how a person who is authorised as a proxy is to vote on a particular matter, the person may vote on any matter as the person sees fit.

A person who is authorised as a proxy must act honestly, in good faith and exercise due care and diligence.

An authorisation must not be transferred by a person who is authorised as a proxy to another person.

An authorisation lapses—

12 months after it is given by the first resident; or

if an earlier date is specified in the authorisation, on that date.