{"id":41745,"date":"2016-11-10T15:53:52","date_gmt":"2016-11-10T14:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.polyas.de\/ct_content_page_2\/legal"},"modified":"2024-04-29T19:26:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T17:26:20","slug":"legal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/election-administration\/legal","title":{"rendered":"Election Administration: Legal Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='flex_column av-2h0g7x4-de4ae1467e542757120a2c90fb2718d7 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1aizrzs-766551b41ed8f508436d91f84fc719f6\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1aizrzs-766551b41ed8f508436d91f84fc719f6 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1aizrzs-766551b41ed8f508436d91f84fc719f6 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1aizrzs-766551b41ed8f508436d91f84fc719f6 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image- avia-img-lazy-loading-not- avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Satzung_0.jpg\" alt='' title=''   itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltsofnzg-e00b2b2a0be9be2e3c09c71bd36eb6b0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>Election Administration: Legal Requirements<\/h1>\n<p>A glance at&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href=\"\/election-glossary\/bylaws\">bylaws<\/a> or electoral code shows&nbsp;the complexity of an election. The election officer and <a href=\"\/election-material\/election-committee\">committee <\/a>have to adhere&nbsp;to the smallest details if they want to conduct a legally valid election&nbsp;whose result&nbsp;cannot be contested. Results of <a href=\"\/legal-framework\/election-principles\">democratic elections<\/a> can sometimes come under criticism and calls can be made to review the election process. Be sure to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings during the <a href=\"\/election-administration\">election administration process<\/a> which may lead to a re-election.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltymfqmc-a7e66dfd12d3c3a0f73a2f3629a0358f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>The legal checklist for your election<\/h2>\n<p>An election should represent the will of the majority but also consider minorities. In this respect, voting is based on a sensitive understanding of justice. For this reason, elections are legally regulated and follow concrete guidelines upon which the totality of voters have&nbsp;agreed&nbsp;in advance.&nbsp;You should respect&nbsp;the formal aspects involved in&nbsp;conducting an election according to all&nbsp;legal requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><strong>Obeying the electoral code?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Your bylaws outline&nbsp;which conditions need to be fulfilled in a valid&nbsp;election. Go through it systematically with your <a href=\"\/election-material\/election-committee\">election committee<\/a>. Make sure you observe all <a href=\"\/legal-framework\">legal requirements<\/a> &#8211; especially those which&nbsp;are included in the bylaws.&nbsp;The election officer and&nbsp;election committee should know the electoral code and bylaws well \u2013 this ensures&nbsp;a legally valid election and displays a high level of competence to the voters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><strong>Is the voting procedure explained in the bylaws?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>The planned voting procedure has to be transparently explained to&nbsp;voters in the bylaws. If you want to offer the option for <a href=\"\/cast-vote-online\">online voting<\/a>, you have to include it in the bylaws. The earlier you review your bylaws,&nbsp;the more time you&#8217;ll have to make the necessary amendments.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltymg7xp-b78053bb5458bc6df78350d079a20a72 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Complete and ready-to-use electoral roll<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/features\/electoral-roll\">electoral roll<\/a> is the most essential part of an election. Be sure to check regularly that&nbsp;all contact details and data is recorded accurately in the electoral roll, ensuring it is ready-to-use in the&nbsp;election. Bylaws typically include deadlines for announcements and notifications which must&nbsp;be adhered to. You can only ensure a smooth election if you&#8217;re able to reach and offer&nbsp;all eligible voters the chance to cast their vote.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ltzjiloq-ca07d89252e665da6549c35602240f27\">\n.av_promobox.av-ltzjiloq-ca07d89252e665da6549c35602240f27{\ncolor:#000000;\nbackground:#e8f8f8;\nborder-color:#ededed;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-ltzjiloq-ca07d89252e665da6549c35602240f27 avia-button-no'><div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-46677 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bildschirmfoto-2024-03-20-um-09.15.04-80x80.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bildschirmfoto-2024-03-20-um-09.15.04-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bildschirmfoto-2024-03-20-um-09.15.04-36x36.png 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>POLYAS-Tip: <\/strong>the<a href=\"\/legal-framework\"> legal requirements<\/a> for an election shouldn&#8217;t be underestimated. Voting online with digital ballots allows you to ensure the election is completed and votes are counted promptly. <a href=\"\/request-demo\">Request a quote from our digital election experts now!<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n       <section  class='av_textblock_section av-wz0wl4-34aab32a2d0f1ae4906b93362ed1f18e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Voting rights<\/h2>\n<div>Voting rights&nbsp;are&nbsp;divided into two categories&nbsp;&#8211; active and passive voting rights. The &#8220;active&#8221; category&nbsp;refers to&nbsp;a person&#8217;s&nbsp;right&nbsp;to vote, whereas the &#8220;passive&#8221; category&nbsp;refers to a person&#8217;s right&nbsp;to stand for election. The electoral code and bylaws contain&nbsp;explicit details about who can vote and be elected. To ensure the smooth running of your election, make sure all eligible voters are <a href=\"\/help\/online-voting-manager\/voter-invitations\">aware<\/a> of both their active right to vote&nbsp;as well as their passive right to stand for election.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\n<strong>Are candidates allowed to stand for election?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Requirements can vary from institution to institution, but&nbsp;one issue is often forgotten: are the candidates in the upcoming election actually&nbsp;eligible to stand for election? Restrictions can exist regarding&nbsp;who is allowed to stand for election. In associations, for example, candidates must have been members for a certain period of time or have obtained signatures of support from a certain number of other members.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div> <div  class='flex_column av-1nz9rg8-75c54a224fb808df4d271da46d3d88ea av_one_third  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lu9i2vcx-f98b442447e01de64a594721f37db094\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lu9i2vcx-f98b442447e01de64a594721f37db094{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lu9i2vcx-f98b442447e01de64a594721f37db094 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-7  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltym5gx4-4b5d2bf9f8cb84828b4c30d830082a87 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock cnt2_sidemenu1'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Topics<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-administration\">Election Administration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-administration\/calendar\">Election Administration: Election Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-administration\/voting-procedure\">Election Administration: Voting Procedure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-administration\/election-spending\">Election Administration: Election Spending<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-administration\/candidates\">Election Administration: Election Candidates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-administration\/electoral-roll\">Election Administration: Electoral Roll<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-administration\/risks\">Election Administration: Risks in Elections<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-administration\/stakeholder\">Election Administration: Involve Stakeholders<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-administration\/vote-count-proportional-representation\">Vote Counting in Proportional Representation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-administration\/vote-count-majority-vote\">Vote Counting in a Majority Vote System<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-13shxaw-70ecde758ef09bd32c279342ccec690e hr-default  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lu9idg7z-bf603fd1ba39051b13a329fc88d83331 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock cnt2_sidemenu2'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Further information<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/increase-voter-turnout\">How to Increase Voter Turnout in your Election<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-glossary\">POLYAS Election Glossary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/legal-framework\">Legal Framework for Elections<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":75,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9568],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-41745","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","category-allgemein-en"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.2 (Yoast SEO v25.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Legal requirements for elections<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"When preparing for an election it is necessary to comply with the legal requirements written in electoral law and the bylaws of your institution. 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