{"id":41910,"date":"2017-04-20T11:11:15","date_gmt":"2017-04-20T09:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.polyas.de\/ct_content_page_2\/process-3"},"modified":"2024-04-29T19:59:54","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T17:59:54","slug":"process-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/process","title":{"rendered":"Election Process in Professional Associations"},"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-6daad4d872d144b0db67983413bc0651\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1aizrzs-6daad4d872d144b0db67983413bc0651 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1aizrzs-6daad4d872d144b0db67983413bc0651 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1aizrzs-6daad4d872d144b0db67983413bc0651 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\/04\/PA_Board_Election_Process.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 Process in Professional Associations<\/h1>\n<p>Unlike a regulatory college, the purpose of a professional association (also referred to as a professional organization) is to promote the practice of a profession and lobby the government. Whereas colleges exist to protect the public, colleges exist to represent those practicing the profession.<\/p>\n<p>However, one thing professional associations do have in common with regulatory colleges is that they are democratic institutions. And as democratic institutions, they must consistently hold elections. Nevertheless, election planning is complicated and time-consuming. Having a clear understanding of the procedure and steps involved beforehand is vital.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/difference-regulatory-college\">To learn more about the differences between regulatory colleges and professional associations, click here<\/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>The Board of Directors<\/h2>\n<p>At the head of every professional association is a board of directors. They run the associations and implement policies in accordance with the bylaws. While an association may hold multiple elections throughout the year, the most important one is for the board.<\/p>\n<p>All members of the board are elected, with&nbsp;term limits varying depending between associations. <a href=\"\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/directors\">Directors<\/a> do not represent districts&nbsp;but are instead general members. The exception to this rule would be for national associations, in which board members or <a href=\"\/professional-associations\/representative-elections\">representatives<\/a> are elected to represent specific regions. Given how important the board is to an association, an election manager must have a clear understanding of the election process.<\/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>The Election Process<\/h2>\n<p>The following process is for board of directors elections:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.Establish which positions are open for election<\/strong><br \/>\nDepending on the association, there may be a couple of positions open for election. Therefore, the first step in planning an election is determining which positions candidates can run for in a given year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.Create the electoral roll<\/strong><br \/>\nThe <a href=\"\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/electoral-roll\">electoral roll<\/a> is one of the most important documents in any election. It should feature a full list of eligible voters and their contact details. Ensure that any new members have been added and any former members have been removed. Use the same electoral roll to check which members are eligible to nominate themselves to open positions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.Announce the election and open nominations<\/strong><br \/>\nNow is the time to inform your electorate of the upcoming election. All relevant dates, such as the deadline for nomination submission, must be clearly indicated. POLYAS recommends using E-mail to send out credentials as it is&nbsp;more cost-effective and <a href=\"\/sites\/default\/files\/CO2 Emissions-Online_vs_Postal_Voting.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">significantly more environmentally friendly<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.Set up the election<\/strong><br \/>\nSet up the election in the manner you have decided. Depending on your voting method, this may require printing of ballots, <a href=\"\/election-glossary\/postal-vote\">mailing<\/a> of voter credentials, or the construction of <a href=\"\/election-material\/voting-booths\">voting booths<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.Commence the election<\/strong><br \/>\nWith your election underway, members can now cast their votes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6.End the election<\/strong><br \/>\nEnsure that you have a clear end date for the election. Once the election is over, the votes must be counted and if necessary, recounted. The successful candidates can then be announced.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like a more detailed overview of the process, <a href=\"\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/checklist\">download our free election checklist here<\/a>.&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>Do you want to make the change to online voting, but still not clear on how it works? You may need to <a href=\"\/professional-associations\/amend-bylaws\">amend your bylaws.<\/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>The Advantages of Online Voting<\/h2>\n<p>As is by now apparent, planning even the most basic elections are a chore for your association. That\u2019s why POLYAS recommends moving the process online. Rather than have to <a href=\"\/professional-associations\/ballot-papers\/templates\">print off thousands of ballot papers<\/a> and mail them off, you can create one e-ballot in minutes. Then, with a click, the election invitation can be emailed to all your members.<\/p>\n<p>There is no reason to stay stuck with paper or in-person voting. <a href=\"\/request-demo\">Contact our election experts to learn more about online voting today<\/a>.&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=\"\/professional-associations\/board-elections\">Board Elections in Professional Associations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/online\">Online Board Elections for Professional Associations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/checklist\">Checklist: Board Elections for Professional Associations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/board\">Board of Directors in Professional Associations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/difference-regulatory-college\">Professional Associations vs Regulatory Colleges<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/bylaws\">Professional Associations 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<li><a href=\"\/election-material\">Election Material<\/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-41910","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>Election Process in Professional Associations<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Planning board elections is a process every professional association has to undertake. 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