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HOA Electronic Voting Resolution Template

Many states (Florida among them) require the board to formally authorize electronic voting before the first online election. Copy this resolution, fill in the bracketed details, and have your association's attorney review it before adoption.

Copy the text or save it as a PDF, then fill in the bracketed details.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
[ASSOCIATION NAME]
AUTHORIZING ELECTRONIC (ONLINE) VOTING

WHEREAS, [Association Name] (the "Association") is governed by its recorded
Declaration, Bylaws, and other governing documents; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors (the "Board") has determined that conducting
membership and election votes by secure electronic means will increase
participation, reduce cost, and produce a verifiable record; and

WHEREAS, applicable [State] law and the Association's governing documents permit
electronic voting when properly authorized [insert your state citation, e.g.,
Cal. Civ. Code Section 5110(c); Fla. Stat. Section 718.128 / 720.317];

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. The Board authorizes the use of a secure electronic voting platform for
   [elections / measures / both], effective [date].

2. Electronic ballots shall verify the identity of each eligible voter, preserve
   ballot secrecy where required by law, and produce an auditable record of every
   vote cast.

3. Any member may request and cast a paper ballot where required by law or the
   governing documents; paper and electronic ballots shall be tallied together.

4. Written notice of the electronic voting procedure shall be delivered to all
   members at least [14] days before voting opens, consistent with [State] notice
   requirements.

5. The [Secretary / Inspector of Elections] is directed to retain all voting
   records for the period required by law.

ADOPTED this [day] of [month], [year].


_______________________________        _______________________________
President                                Secretary

This template is general information, not legal advice. Electronic-voting and proxy rules vary by state and by your governing documents. Have your association's attorney review it before use, and confirm your state's requirements in the state voting rules guide.

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