Admin: Create and Run a Committee Election

Admin: create and run a committee election

Before you start

• Society admin role required.
• Owner roster imported; most flats claimed.

Steps

1. Go to Admin → Elections → New election.
2. Enter Title and Term (e.g. 2026–2027).
3. Add Posts — name, seats, voting method (plurality or ranked-choice).
4. Set Phase dates: nomination open/close, scrutiny, voting open/close.
5. Configure Eligibility and Credentials if needed.
6. Optionally assign an Election Officer by email.
7. Tap Announce to notify all members.
8. Monitor nominations (Admin → Elections → [election] → Nominations).
9. Run or delegate scrutiny; resolve objections.
10. Voting opens automatically on schedule.
11. After close, review results and tap Declare results.
12. Download the Election report for society records.

Tips

• Give at least 7 days for nominations per common bye-laws.
• Use an external Election Officer for contested elections.

Troubleshooting · Election Officer guide.