Deciding together works best with clear agreements.

Opinions may differ during a General Meeting. That is normal.
The most important thing is that everyone is given the opportunity to voice their opinion and that the meeting can proceed in a respectful manner.

Do's

• Read the agenda in advance
  This way, you know which topics will be discussed and what might be voted on.
• Be on time
  The meeting can only start smoothly once attendance and proxies have been correctly registered.
• Ask questions
  Don't understand something? Feel free to ask for clarification.
• Listen to others
  Other owners may have a different point of view. Listen to their arguments.
• Stick to the subject
  Discuss what is on the agenda at that moment.
• Express your opinion respectfully
  You don't have to agree with others to be able to consult with each other respectfully.
• Vote when necessary
  Your vote is your most important way to exercise influence within the Owners Association.

Don'ts

• Do not interrupt others
  Everyone should have the opportunity to voice their opinion.
• Do not make it a personal discussion
  A difference of opinion about a building or decision does not have to become a personal conflict.
• Do not block the meeting
  Questions and discussion are important, but try to move forward together.
• Do not expect every problem to be solved during the GM
  Some matters first require research, quotes, or additional information.
• Do not bring new decisions to the table unexpectedly
  Topics that require a decision from the owners must be correctly placed on the agenda.
• Do not expect the Property Manager to decide alone
  The Property Manager carries out their legal and contractual duties, but important decisions belong to the co-owners when a decision of the General Meeting is required.
• Private questions do not belong at a GM. Ask your private questions directly to the Property Manager. Outside of the GM.

One simple rule

A good General Meeting does not mean that everyone agrees. It means that everyone can participate in the decision-making process in a correct and respectful way.