{"id":41808,"date":"2017-02-15T17:04:56","date_gmt":"2017-02-15T16:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.polyas.de\/ct_content_page_2\/process"},"modified":"2024-04-29T19:41:39","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T17:41:39","slug":"process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/social-clubs\/board-elections\/process","title":{"rendered":"Board of Directors Election Process in Social Clubs"},"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-ac0e6dc6d3520bcf0b5414d0dbf85b7e\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1aizrzs-ac0e6dc6d3520bcf0b5414d0dbf85b7e img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1aizrzs-ac0e6dc6d3520bcf0b5414d0dbf85b7e .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1aizrzs-ac0e6dc6d3520bcf0b5414d0dbf85b7e 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\/Online-Voting-for-Social-Club-.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>Board of Directors Election Process in Social Clubs<\/h1>\n<p>In the United States and Canada, there are no set laws dictating how social clubs must conduct their board of directors elections. So, the good news is that gives your club a great deal of freedom. However, if you get a little confused, this article will give you run down on the best way to set up your election. While some social clubs use terms such as \u2018Executive\u2019 or \u2018Management Committee\u2019, for the purposes of this article the term \u2018Board of Directors\u2019 will be used.<\/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>Board of Directors<\/h2>\n<p>The board of directors is responsible for representing the interests of the members and leading the direction of the social club.&nbsp; They must also ensure that the bylaws are being upheld. Elections are held to determine who will be on the board. The number of positions is dependent upon the bylaws, but typically include a President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary.<\/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>Election Process in Board of Directors Elections<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Who can be a member of the board?<\/strong><br \/>\nThis depends on your bylaws, but normally any member can run for the board. However, they must be in good standing with the club.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nomination for the board of directors<\/strong><br \/>\nNominations are opened a few weeks prior to the election start date. Members can nominate themselves or be nominated by their peers. Some social clubs require members who wish to run to have a petition of at least ten other members nominating them. The nomination document and submission can be done off or online.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Terms of the Board of Directors<\/strong><br \/>\nAgain, this dependent on the bylaws. For social clubs, one year is customary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Electoral Procedure<\/strong><br \/>\nThe bylaws should explain which voting methods are valid. Polyas recommends keeping the bylaws open so as to ensure multiple voting methods are available as options. Voting can be done with paper ballots or show of hands in which members cast their votes at the AGM. Alternatively, try online voting to ensure that your members can vote no matter where they are. For more information about changing your bylaws, click here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Voting Rights<\/strong><br \/>\nAll members can vote in the election, unless stated otherwise in the bylaws<\/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>&nbsp;Looking to conduct your next election online? You might have to change your bylaws. <a href=\"\/social-clubs\/board-elections\/amend-bylaws\">Read more about bylaws and how to amend them here.&nbsp;<\/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>Advantages of an Online Board of Directors Election<\/h2>\n<p>Online voting is a convenient and cost efficient manner of organizing your next election. You cannot realistically expect your members to come to a specific location and vote if they are scattered across the country. Bring your election process into the 21st century by allowing your members to vote off their phones from anywhere in the world. <a href=\"\/request-demo\">Our election experts would be happy to provide you with more information.<\/a><\/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=\"\/social-clubs\/board-elections\">Social Club Board Elections<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/social-clubs\/board-elections\/online\">Social Club Elections Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/social-clubs\/board-elections\/checklist\">Checklist: Board of Directors Election for Social Clubs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/social-clubs\/board-elections\/bylaws\">Social Club Bylaws<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/social-clubs\/board-elections\/amend-bylaws\">Amending Social Club Bylaws<\/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":4,"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-41808","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>Board of Directors Election Process in Social Clubs<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Voting for your social club&#039;s board of directors is a complicated affair. 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