This is an ongoing series about Copperstone AGM 2026. Some parts will be information, some will be opinion. Opinion pieces will be categorized as such and only reflect the views of me, not council, or anyone else at Copperstone.
An Annual General Meeting (AGM) is something that takes place every year as part of the operation of a strata corporation, like Copperstone.
You can get the BC government's official information on AGMs here
What happens at an AGM
- A yearly budget is approved by majority vote (50% +1) of the registered owners attending.
- Copperstone’s budget year begins on February 1st, so it is already running when it gets voted on–but it can still be voted down!
- Any special resolutions are voted on. These generally require a 75% vote to pass. Special resolutions can range from bylaw or rule amendments to levies or approval for large expenditures.
- Election of strata council. All current council members have their term end at the conclusion of the AGM and any wanting to stay on must get re-elected. Councils can have 3–7 members.
Time and Location
This year’s AGM takes place, as it usually does, at the Sapperton Community Hall.
Location: 318 Keary Street, New Westminster
Time: 7 p.m.
Registration for owners: 6:15 p.m. to 6:55 p.m.
The AGM usually runs about two hours.
Late attendees will be fed to the lions (just kidding).
Attendance
Owners can and are encouraged to attend AGMs.
Per the BC government regulations:
Tenants or occupants, regardless of whether they are eligible to vote, can attend the AGM or SGM.