(1) A scheme is a layered scheme if:
(a) it is not a subsidiary scheme of another scheme; and
(b) it is a higher scheme of 1 or more other schemes.
Note for subsection (1)
The scheme land of the layered scheme therefore consists of the following:
(a) the scheme land of all its subsidiary schemes;
(b) the common property of the layered scheme;
(c) any other unit of the layered scheme.
(2) The following are the member schemes of the layered scheme:
(a) the layered scheme;
(b) each subsidiary scheme of the layered scheme.
(3) Except as otherwise provided by this Act, a member scheme must operate independently of another member scheme.
Notes for subsection (3)
1 A decision of the body corporate of a subsidiary scheme is not normally required to be endorsed by the body corporate of a higher scheme unless it is specifically required under this Act.
2 Provisions of this Act that might affect the general rule in this subsection include sections 11(3), 13(2), 29(6) and 52(1)(a).
3 The member schemes are not required to have the same management module and by-laws. See sections 94(6) and 95(4).