In the past, board members had to be present in person to cast their votes. With the advancement of technology such as video conferencing and online voting platforms members can vote from anywhere. This helps save time and money, and allows you to make quick decisions.
Board members can vote remotely via email or an encrypted, online platform. This platform comes with robust security features that allow for mobile apps. Permissions are granular and accessible to ensure that board members are who they claim to be and are not hackers. The online platform also makes it simple to archive and share material and board minutes. The platform is easy to use and streamlines the entire process for your board.
Before the voting can start the organization needs to develop a nomination process for potential candidates. A formal nomination process can help drive early enthusiasm and excitement for the race, and also help your organization to find the best leadership for its board.
Once the nominees have been selected After the nominees have been selected, it’s time to conduct the election. It is essential to select a voting method that allows your members to feel confident in the legitimacy of their vote like preferential or cumulative voting methods. This will ensure that your vote is as accurate as it can be and will give you an idea of what your members ‘ opinions are about every nominee.
After the votes have been tallied and the results are tallied, it is essential to analyze and discuss the results, as well as determine what the next steps should be. It is also important to have an established system that will notify all of your board members of the voting results as soon as they are available, so that no one feels left out or ignored.