A strata manager plays an essential role in managing and maintaining strata properties Their main responsibility is to help the owners corporations via its Strata Committee to manage the day to day operations, finances, maintenance, and legal compliance of the building. The strata manager works closely with the Strata Committee and generally will take instruction from the Strata Committee. The role of the manager includes but is not limited to secretarial and administration, arranging insurance, arrange works orders, arrange quotation for proposed works, maintain financial records and bank accounts, advising Strata Committee and Owners on By-law and other legal matters. They are most likely the first point of contact for owners.