In this guide, we'll explore the differences between the Ontario, General, and Electronic proxy forms, helping you understand which form best suits your needs and how to use them effectively.
Ontario Specific Proxy Form
Default Questions
1. Owner Type
- Edit Question: ❌
- Edit Answers: ❌
2. Nominate
- Edit Question: ✅
- Edit Answers: ✅
3. Checkbox
- Edit Question: ✅
- Edit Answers: ❌
Optional Questions
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Voting to Elect Vacation Position:
Used sometimes for custom questions due to the write-in option. However, the format may not be ideal for all scenarios.
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Special Matters Voting:
This is currently being utilized for custom questions but does not include a write-in option.
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Removal of Board Members
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Owner Occupied Voting
General Proxy Form
Default Questions
There are no default questions on the General Proxy Form.
Optional Questions
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Proxy Nomination:
Commonly added and used to appoint a proxy. You can edit the question and answer options.
NOTE: The question text must contain the field[Nominee]
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Voting to Elect Vacation Position:
Similar to the Ontario form, this can be used for custom questions but the format might not be perfect.
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Special Matters Voting:
This is also used for custom questions, without a write-in option.
Electronic Voting Proxy Form
Default Questions
There are no default questions on the Electronic Voting Proxy Form.
Optional Questions
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Owner Type:
Commonly added question for identification purposes. Fixed fields, cannot edit the question or answer options.
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Ballot Type:
Commonly added question for quorum purposes. Can edit the question but not the answer options.
NOTE: If the answer to this question reaches a quorum, it will prevent users from voting on other questions.
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Voting to Elect Vacation Position:
Can be used for custom questions, though the format may not be ideal.
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Special Matters Voting:
Used for custom questions but lacks a write-in option.
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Removal of Board Members
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Owner Occupied Voting
Key Takeaways
- Customization: The Ontario and General forms offer more flexibility in editing questions and answers compared to the Electronic Voting form.
- Quorum Control: The Electronic Voting form includes a unique feature that can restrict voting on other questions based on quorum answers.
- Optional Questions: All forms provide options for voting on specific matters such as the election of vacation positions, special matters, and removal of board members, though the level of customization varies.
By understanding these differences, you can select the most appropriate proxy form that meets your needs for conducting voting in your community.