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Voting Systems: The Supplementary Vote.
Understanding the Supplementary Vote The Supplementary Vote (SV) is a shortened variation of the Alternative Vote (AV) system, tailored for the election of single office-holders within regional or local authority areas. This system, which has been in use since the...
End to End Verifiable election systems – Overview.
Overview In the digital age, where virtually every aspect of our lives have become intertwined with technology, the call for modernising traditional systems has reached the realm of democracy. Voting, the cornerstone of any democratic society, has undergone a ...
Using social media to improve participation in an election
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google+. The list of social media sites is growing, so how are membership organisations using social media to improve participation in an election? These days social media channels cannot be ignored as a weapon in your election...
Transparency in co-operative elections
The transparency of an election is crucial to its credibility, especially when it comes to co-operatives. By their very nature a co-operative is close to its members’ hearts, as they work together towards a common goal. Confidence in the process and organiser is...
Typical Stages Of BID Ballots
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are a mechanism of improving a trading environment and enhancing its profitability by bringing local businesses and other stakeholders together. The decision to have a Business Improvement District will is determined via a...
What Is the Difference Between an Election and A Referendum?
Election and Referendum, how many times do you hear these words but do you know the difference? These are two terms that are often taken in the same sense. However, there is a difference between the two. What are Elections? This is a formal decision making process by...
End to End Verifiable election systems & Trusted election systems – Differences.
Background Most online voting systems operate based on a trusted solution. This means that the security and integrity of the system is dependent on the administration team operating it. End to End Verifiable solutions are designed to remove any aspect of Administrator...
5 Common Election Pitfalls.
Running an election can be a complex process, there are potential election pitfalls that may determine the success or failure of voter turnout in any non-statutory democratic process, be it in the NHS, housing sector, educational establishments or professional...