{"id":44626,"date":"2017-03-17T11:28:15","date_gmt":"2017-03-17T10:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.polyas.de\/ct_hub_page\/board-elections-5"},"modified":"2024-06-17T18:54:39","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T16:54:39","slug":"board-elections-5","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/board-elections","title":{"rendered":"Board Elections in Professional Associations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lthqvr25-33c21abb439b75d0019816291eaf961f\">\n.avia-section.av-lthqvr25-33c21abb439b75d0019816291eaf961f{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/www.polyas.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Professional_Associations_Hold_Online_Elections.jpg);\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-position:100% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-lthqvr25-33c21abb439b75d0019816291eaf961f 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class=\"v2\">Online Voting in Professional Associations<\/h1>\n<h2>Elect your next board online<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Plan an entire election in just a few clicks<\/li>\n<li>Save on printing and mailing costs with a digitalized election process<\/li>\n<li>Make voting convenient, easy and fun\u00a0and increase your voter turnout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-buttonrow-wrap av-ltnaakjk-6c2bfd48c126aa968c093ab9e66279dd avia-buttonrow-left  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1cj9nca-5563e11bc17f2b3fc0bf642d1e4d64cb\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-1cj9nca-5563e11bc17f2b3fc0bf642d1e4d64cb{\nfont-size:17px;\nbackground-color:#f86951;\nborder-color:#f86951;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\nmargin-bottom:5px;\nmargin-right:5px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all 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>Contact<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-44626'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lulivqtr-e5a4cf3c803b6f0723623d7348855467 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Election Management<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2iuprju-07f9f910c6c42662686c27284e5d541b\">\n.flex_column.av-2iuprju-07f9f910c6c42662686c27284e5d541b{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2iuprju-07f9f910c6c42662686c27284e5d541b av_one_third  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There is no need to continue voting by post.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more \" href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/online\">Hold your next election online &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 teaser-box-mobile\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2iuprju-28-94f874e926d54a894a0e722ca2217177\">\n.flex_column.av-2iuprju-28-94f874e926d54a894a0e722ca2217177{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2iuprju-28-94f874e926d54a894a0e722ca2217177 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ltznchie-27-de216a619bb6c1d87194eead2940aeb6\">\n.av_promobox.av-ltznchie-27-de216a619bb6c1d87194eead2940aeb6{\ncolor:#000000;\nbackground:#ffffff;\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-ltznchie-27-de216a619bb6c1d87194eead2940aeb6 avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-7  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div class='avia-promocontent'><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/election-service\">Our Services for Professional Associations<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Learn more about the range of services and features we have developed to help with the management of your elections.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more \" href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/election-service\">Learn more about our services &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 teaser-box-mobile\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2iuprju-26-3155c2340ad8a1e6cf446670ade71cf3\">\n.flex_column.av-2iuprju-26-3155c2340ad8a1e6cf446670ade71cf3{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2iuprju-26-3155c2340ad8a1e6cf446670ade71cf3 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ltznchie-25-6a961b1c024413482ab43c9b0b711616\">\n.av_promobox.av-ltznchie-25-6a961b1c024413482ab43c9b0b711616{\ncolor:#000000;\nbackground:#ffffff;\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-ltznchie-25-6a961b1c024413482ab43c9b0b711616 avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-9  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div class='avia-promocontent'><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/agm-voting\">Online Voting at your Next AGM<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Reduce the stress and hassle of managing\u00a0AGM Voting. With live voting, results are instant and easy to organise.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more \" href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/agm-voting\">A new way of voting at your AGM &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 teaser-box-mobile\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2iuprju-24-acbc59ac69c7b9aca2944792b3c50b20\">\n.flex_column.av-2iuprju-24-acbc59ac69c7b9aca2944792b3c50b20{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2iuprju-24-acbc59ac69c7b9aca2944792b3c50b20 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ltznchie-23-275546b91bed87c782620164be39d85a\">\n.av_promobox.av-ltznchie-23-275546b91bed87c782620164be39d85a{\ncolor:#000000;\nbackground:#ffffff;\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-ltznchie-23-275546b91bed87c782620164be39d85a avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-11  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div class='avia-promocontent'><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/checklist\">Our Election Checklist<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Planning elections can be complicated and confusing. Download a\u00a0free election checklist PDF\u00a0to stay on schedule.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more \" href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/checklist\">Download your checklist now &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 teaser-box-mobile\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2iuprju-22-42dea1a25a7bb4733fd4f5192774dc69\">\n.flex_column.av-2iuprju-22-42dea1a25a7bb4733fd4f5192774dc69{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2iuprju-22-42dea1a25a7bb4733fd4f5192774dc69 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ltznchie-21-1315dc115de4ab2a126e3a384acd97cc\">\n.av_promobox.av-ltznchie-21-1315dc115de4ab2a126e3a384acd97cc{\ncolor:#000000;\nbackground:#ffffff;\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-ltznchie-21-1315dc115de4ab2a126e3a384acd97cc avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-13  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div class='avia-promocontent'><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/faq\">FAQs<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Find answers to the most frequently asked questions surrounding professional associations and their elections<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more \" href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/faq\">Read answers to the FAQs &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 teaser-box-mobile\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2iuprju-20-57f8da7ade5c358d1e94cb583553cb5b\">\n.flex_column.av-2iuprju-20-57f8da7ade5c358d1e94cb583553cb5b{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2iuprju-20-57f8da7ade5c358d1e94cb583553cb5b av_one_third  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ltznchie-19-08f1fe285c26d3c677ed37c1297e3ff9\">\n.av_promobox.av-ltznchie-19-08f1fe285c26d3c677ed37c1297e3ff9{\ncolor:#000000;\nbackground:#ffffff;\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-ltznchie-19-08f1fe285c26d3c677ed37c1297e3ff9 avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-15  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div class='avia-promocontent'><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/amend-bylaws\">How to Amend your Bylaws<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Professional associations need to amend their bylaws to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in their profession and legislature.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more \" href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/amend-bylaws\">Learn how to amend your bylaws &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 teaser-box-mobile\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2iuprju-18-d7486224ba506f1ee16974d6e989410c\">\n.flex_column.av-2iuprju-18-d7486224ba506f1ee16974d6e989410c{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2iuprju-18-d7486224ba506f1ee16974d6e989410c av_one_third  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ltznchie-17-3096723bac362408f1608b9cbee20c6b\">\n.av_promobox.av-ltznchie-17-3096723bac362408f1608b9cbee20c6b{\ncolor:#000000;\nbackground:#ffffff;\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-ltznchie-17-3096723bac362408f1608b9cbee20c6b avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-17  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div class='avia-promocontent'><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/increase-turnout\">Increase Voter Turnout<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Members who are engaged with your professional association will help to boost voter turnout. We help you through some of our top tips.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more \" href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/increase-turnout\">How to increase voter turnout &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 teaser-box-mobile\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2iuprju-16-33488006142118c69b60264862b2e199\">\n.flex_column.av-2iuprju-16-33488006142118c69b60264862b2e199{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2iuprju-16-33488006142118c69b60264862b2e199 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ltznchie-15-7f4e70d51290076eb13c6d0e2561ad4c\">\n.av_promobox.av-ltznchie-15-7f4e70d51290076eb13c6d0e2561ad4c{\ncolor:#000000;\nbackground:#ffffff;\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-ltznchie-15-7f4e70d51290076eb13c6d0e2561ad4c avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-19  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div class='avia-promocontent'><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/process\">Board of Directors Overview<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Planning elections can be complicated, having a clear understanding of the procedure and steps involved in board elections\u00a0is vital.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more \" href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/process\">All about the election process &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 teaser-box-mobile\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2iuprju-14-5c0730608ea80b111a7ba3365c892b55\">\n.flex_column.av-2iuprju-14-5c0730608ea80b111a7ba3365c892b55{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2iuprju-14-5c0730608ea80b111a7ba3365c892b55 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_textblock  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ltznchie-13-2318deb12028464066e53e5922941315\">\n.av_promobox.av-ltznchie-13-2318deb12028464066e53e5922941315{\ncolor:#000000;\nbackground:#ffffff;\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-ltznchie-13-2318deb12028464066e53e5922941315 avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-21  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div class='avia-promocontent'><\/p>\n<h3>Board Election Procedures<\/h3>\n<p>Every professional association is led by a board of directors. Understanding the structure of the board\u00a0and its roles is vital when planning elections.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"professional-associations\/board-elections\/board\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 teaser-box-mobile\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lulivqtr-29-ee4285f28073ca9dab4fa58bf975d52c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>General Information<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2iuprju-12-1b82adb7b0c3dd9485ebb24ef454f212\">\n.flex_column.av-2iuprju-12-1b82adb7b0c3dd9485ebb24ef454f212{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2iuprju-12-1b82adb7b0c3dd9485ebb24ef454f212 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ltznchie-11-8a598d9966aff4dbe903566b628ac7d9\">\n.av_promobox.av-ltznchie-11-8a598d9966aff4dbe903566b628ac7d9{\ncolor:#000000;\nbackground:#ffffff;\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-ltznchie-11-8a598d9966aff4dbe903566b628ac7d9 avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-24  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div class='avia-promocontent'><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/voting-procedure\">Common Election Procedures<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Find out how different professional associations vote for their board of directors. Get to know what voting process could suit your association best.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more \" href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/voting-procedure\">Learn about different voting procedures &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 teaser-box-mobile\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2iuprju-10-09290727583d15f512ea756e2bebf06f\">\n.flex_column.av-2iuprju-10-09290727583d15f512ea756e2bebf06f{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2iuprju-10-09290727583d15f512ea756e2bebf06f av_one_third  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ltznchie-9-ffedd2a427b63ce4dd1aadb21bf3b4fe\">\n.av_promobox.av-ltznchie-9-ffedd2a427b63ce4dd1aadb21bf3b4fe{\ncolor:#000000;\nbackground:#ffffff;\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-ltznchie-9-ffedd2a427b63ce4dd1aadb21bf3b4fe avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-26  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div class='avia-promocontent'><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/directors\">Election of Directors<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Directors are responsible for determining the overall direction of the professional association and make up the board.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more \" href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/directors\">Learn more about their roles and election process &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 teaser-box-mobile\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2iuprju-8-7d6a7a4acbbb283c38b485807f9434dc\">\n.flex_column.av-2iuprju-8-7d6a7a4acbbb283c38b485807f9434dc{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2iuprju-8-7d6a7a4acbbb283c38b485807f9434dc av_one_third  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ltznchie-7-22a06faa885ddad1a862325e1a2955a3\">\n.av_promobox.av-ltznchie-7-22a06faa885ddad1a862325e1a2955a3{\ncolor:#000000;\nbackground:#ffffff;\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-ltznchie-7-22a06faa885ddad1a862325e1a2955a3 avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-28  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div class='avia-promocontent'><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/representative-elections\">Representative Elections and Roles<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Representatives are often elected by members to represent them on a national level or to vote at AGMs on their behalf.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more \" href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/representative-elections\">Learn about representative elections &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 teaser-box-mobile\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2iuprju-6-c9ad8817d5dbeee2ad46e8590c889c9a\">\n.flex_column.av-2iuprju-6-c9ad8817d5dbeee2ad46e8590c889c9a{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2iuprju-6-c9ad8817d5dbeee2ad46e8590c889c9a av_one_third  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ltznchie-5-42c41396a5f926aaccc5033408ada535\">\n.av_promobox.av-ltznchie-5-42c41396a5f926aaccc5033408ada535{\ncolor:#000000;\nbackground:#ffffff;\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-ltznchie-5-42c41396a5f926aaccc5033408ada535 avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-30  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div class='avia-promocontent'><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/difference-regulatory-college\">Professional Associations vs Regulatory Colleges<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Electoral Roll is one of the most important aspects of any election &#8211; learn how to create and maintain yours with ease.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more \" href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/difference-regulatory-college\">Learn about the differences &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 teaser-box-mobile\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2iuprju-4-bd8095827083e202e6f277875b0159c9\">\n.flex_column.av-2iuprju-4-bd8095827083e202e6f277875b0159c9{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2iuprju-4-bd8095827083e202e6f277875b0159c9 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ltznchie-3-d88d345254d51874d946d8d1f77d750c\">\n.av_promobox.av-ltznchie-3-d88d345254d51874d946d8d1f77d750c{\ncolor:#000000;\nbackground:#ffffff;\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-ltznchie-3-d88d345254d51874d946d8d1f77d750c avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-32  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div class='avia-promocontent'><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/election-administration\/electoral-roll\">Creating an Electoral Roll<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Regulatory colleges and professional associations are often thought to be interchangeable, but each has a unique purpose.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more \" href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/election-administration\/electoral-roll\">How to create a functional electoral roll &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 teaser-box-mobile\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2iuprju-2-24da7acd4d6b6fe69801089129d238da\">\n.flex_column.av-2iuprju-2-24da7acd4d6b6fe69801089129d238da{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2iuprju-2-24da7acd4d6b6fe69801089129d238da av_one_third  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ltznchie-1-aa4ecf9c18232ee581480fdb05e9d7e2\">\n.av_promobox.av-ltznchie-1-aa4ecf9c18232ee581480fdb05e9d7e2{\ncolor:#000000;\nbackground:#ffffff;\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-ltznchie-1-aa4ecf9c18232ee581480fdb05e9d7e2 avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-34  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div class='avia-promocontent'><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/professional-associations\/board-elections\/bylaws\">Bylaws <\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Bylaws are some of the most important documents for any professional association. 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