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HOA Voting Quorums in California

Voting quorums stipulate the minimum number of members who need to participate in an election or voting process for the outcomes to be upheld. For HOAs, this means the California HOA inspector of elections they appoint needs to verify that, for example, at least half of the members have voted. Although the exact quorum is […]
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HOA Laws in California

If you are part of a homeowners association (HOA), you know there can be a wide variety of rules and guidelines to follow. There are also laws in place issued by the state that apply to HOAs, such as the Davis-Stirling Act, which is responsible for the requirement of a California Inspector of Elections when […]
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Orange County HOA Board Elections

Managing voting on behalf of an HOA in Orange County can be complex. An independent California Homeowner Association inspector of elections must be appointed to confirm that the elections comply with all the relevant rules and regulations. Recent changes introduced via the Davis-Stirling Act do, though, streamline convenient voting option
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HOA Electronic Voting

Electronic voting has revolutionized the way HOAs engage with members, hold votes and elections, and encourage homeowners to participate. While the regulations vary between states, a California HOA inspector of elections will ensure your election is compliant and properly managed. The key advantage of electronic voting is that it broadens
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Voting Rights for Tenants in California HOAs

Board members, homeowners, and tenants with properties within an HOA area should be fully aware of their rights, responsibilities, and obligations, especially because HOA boards must appoint a California inspector of elections to oversee the fairness and accuracy of all election processes. Much depends on whether a tenant is a confirmed H
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Feature Focus: Quorum and Winners

ElectionBuddy results now include whether or not the quorum and threshold has been met for the overall vote as well as for each voting item. This allows for more visibility when the results are viewed, as voters can confirm if the results meet these criteria easily.  Here are some sample results, showing the new Quorum […]
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California HOA Meeting Rules

Running a homeowners association (HOA) meeting in California isn’t just about getting everyone in the same room and talking. There are rules that need to be followed that keep HOA meetings fair, transparent, and productive.  Whether it’s a board meeting, a big annual gathering, or a special session, California laws (like the Davis-St
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Davis-Stirling Compliance Services

The Davis-Stirling Act’s amended version, which takes effect in 2025, requires that HOAs wishing to hold elections electronically must have an independent inspector of elections. These third-party inspectors can often be found as part of electronic voting platforms that offer Davis-Stirling compliance services. HOAs seeking a California
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California HOA Absentee Voting Regulations

Absentee voting is often considered a convenient and inclusive approach. HOA voting quorums in California are far easier to hit when members have a range of opportunities to participate and reach the minimum thresholds that a California inspector of elections will need to record the outcomes as valid. Reforms introduced via the Davis-Stir
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ElectionBuddy Voting in Florida HOAs

When it comes to running an election for a Florida Homeowners Association (HOA), ElectionBuddy offers flexibility in how votes are cast, allowing for both traditional paper voting and hybrid voting, where voters can opt to vote electronically. However, one unique requirement for Florida HOAs is that, according to state law, voters must be
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Accountability of Union Leaders Australia

Over recent years, participation and membership in Australian unions have fallen, from around 41% of the working population in 1992 to roughly 12.5% of employees today–approximately 1.4 million people.  Contributing factors include less trust in union leaders, tougher labor laws limiting recruitment mechanisms, legislation restrict
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Feature Focus: GrowthZone AMS

ElectionBuddy and GrowthZone have teamed up to make managing voter lists easier than ever for organizations who are already using GrowthZone association management software (AMS). Thanks to this integration, GrowthZone AMS users can now effortlessly upload their voter list into ElectionBuddy with just a few clicks — saving time and redu
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Feature Focus: Third-Party Integration

ElectionBuddy makes managing your voting process easier by allowing you to integrate with applications you already use. These integrations streamline the entire process, saving you time and effort at every step. Integrations Every Step of the Way Administrator SSO (Single Sign-On) If your organization already uses a shared login system fo
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Union Election Result Analysis Software

Union election result analysis software allows labor organizations to hold votes and receive results instantly. It also contains a digital paper trail of each vote and how it was cast. Full audits can be also conducted quickly if any questions arise.  Labor groups looking to hold a union election can rely on software such as [&hellip
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