{"id":41779,"date":"2016-12-12T13:52:20","date_gmt":"2016-12-12T12:52:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.polyas.de\/ct_content_page_2\/vote-resolution"},"modified":"2024-04-29T19:31:40","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T17:31:40","slug":"vote-resolution","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/ballot-paper-templates\/vote-resolution","title":{"rendered":"Ballot Paper Template: Vote on Resolutions"},"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-2175a8beb44c2296ddd4571c01d8acae\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1aizrzs-2175a8beb44c2296ddd4571c01d8acae img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1aizrzs-2175a8beb44c2296ddd4571c01d8acae .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1aizrzs-2175a8beb44c2296ddd4571c01d8acae 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\/2017\/02\/sample_ballot_paper.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>Ballot Paper Template: Vote on Resolutions<\/h1>\n<p>Your organization \u2013 be it an <a href=\"\/associations\">association<\/a>, a <a href=\"\/cooperatives\">cooperative<\/a> or <a href=\"\/credit-unions\/board-elections\/online\">credit union<\/a> \u2013 is only competent to pass resolutions if there is the option to vote on central issues concerning the organization at&nbsp;the general meeting (member meeting, representatives meeting, annual meeting). By giving members the possibility to vote on resolutions, they actively influence the actions of your organization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/election-services\">Learn more about online voting and live voting<\/a><\/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>Sample Ballots for Proposed Amendments to Download<\/h2>\n<p>The ballot paper when voting on a resolution can be handed out to all attending members and sent to absent members via email. Thus, you guarantee that many eligible voters use their right to vote.<br \/>\nIn this kind of election, you have to verify the quorum of your meeting, according to the bylaws.<\/p>\n<p>Be aware of the ballot paper\u2019s structure for the vote:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Explain the context of the resolution<\/li>\n<li>Provide instructions to cast the vote<\/li>\n<li>State the question \/ amendment \/ resolution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By giving detailed information about the vote, the instructions are more easily understandable to&nbsp;your members. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Free ballot paper template to download<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/sites\/default\/files\/Sample_Ballot_vote_on_resolution_2017.pdf\">Ballot paper template for a vote on resolutions and amendments (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\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>Ballot Papers for Members: Written or Online<\/h2>\n<p>Resolutions do not have to be put up for vote at a general members meeting. They can also be held in written form.<\/p>\n<p>Make use of the convenient possibilities of our digital age and use email or online voting for your votes. This assumes that your bylaws allow the use of electronic votes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/associations\/board-elections\/bylaws\">Read more about the content of bylaws<\/a><\/p>\n<p>By voting in writing, you do not have to convene your membership for a meeting.<br \/>\nThe simplest electronic ballot includes these options: (YES), (NO) and (ABSTENTION). However, including the option to abstain is unnecessary in some institutions. Therefore, it is at the board of directors&#8217; discretion to choose which options shall be provided on the ballot paper.&nbsp;<\/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> Are your members spread across the nation or even worldwide? A <a href=\"\/live-voting\/advantages\">virtual general meeting with live voting<\/a> could be a convenient alternative for your members. Go the next step into the digital future and vote on your resolutions online. <a href=\"\/request-demo\">Get advice from our election experts and request an unbinding quote!<\/a><\/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 Process<\/h2>\n<p>The technical convention for a vote happens through the board of directors. Often the votes on resolutions or proposed amendments will be held at the annual general meeting in accordance with the bylaws. It is important to note that the invitation and notice about the annual general meeting are&nbsp;made public on time and reaches all members. If any mistakes happen in this process, members can challenge the quorum of the general meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Plan your deadlines for making the notice about the general meeting public. In addition, decide on a medium, which is in accordance to the bylaws, to send or publicize the invitation to the general meeting.&nbsp;<\/p>\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=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/ballot-paper-templates\">Ballot paper templates free to download<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/ballot-paper-templates\/candidate-election\">Ballot Paper Templates for a Candidate Election<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/ballot-paper-templates\/list-election\">Ballot Paper Templates for List Elections<\/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=\"\/election-administration\">Election Administration<\/a><\/li>\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<\/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-41779","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>Ballot Paper Template: Vote on Resolutions<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Get a free ballot paper template to download for your next vote on resolutions or proposed amendments. 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