Voting and election services
Running an election or vote can be a complex and sensitive process, whether for board elections, union representatives, or special resolutions. Transparent, reliable, and impartial nominations and ballot management is crucial for maintaining trust and compliance. From online and telephone voting to in-person and mail-in ballots, our comprehensive services cover every aspect of the voting process.
At MNP, we bring extensive experience and knowledge to ensure your elections are handled with the utmost professionalism and precision. We can act as your independent election agent, managing everything from candidate application management and ballot distribution to collection, tabulation, and reporting. Our deep understanding of governance requirements and commitment to neutrality ensures integrity and efficiency in your election processes.
What's your challenge?
Inadequate internal resources
You might miss important key dates, encounter delays, or face inaccuracies if your organization lacks the necessary support or experience to manage elections effectively.
Complex election requirements
Specific by-laws or charters may demand independent oversight of elections, require proxy vote management, or include weighted ballots by districts or segments, creating a need for objective third-party oversight, management, and specialized tabulation and reporting services.
Perceived lack of fairness
You may face skepticism about the impartiality of your vote or election processes. Ensuring transparent oversight is crucial to building confidence among your stakeholders.
Varied voting methods
Managing different voting methods (online, telephone, mail-in, in-person) requires diverse systems and coordination, which can be challenging for your internal team to handle.
Sensitive elections
Certain elections, especially in high-stakes environments, require careful handling of confidential information to maintain trust and integrity, demanding a high level of professionalism and discretion.
How we can help
Independent vote and election oversight
We provide unbiased oversight for all types of votes and elections, ensuring transparency and compliance with your established by-laws and policies.
Comprehensive ballot management
From distribution to collection and tabulation, we handle all aspects of ballot management. This encompasses online, telephone, mail-in, and in-person voting, utilizing advanced systems to ensure seamless and efficient verification and tabulation.
Dedicated voter support
Our dedicated help desk provides assistance and support, ensuring smooth and effective voter engagement throughout the election process.
Candidate and nomination processes
We oversee the entire candidate and nomination process, including reviewing nomination policies, assessing candidate eligibility, and validating candidate listings to ensure compliance with your by-laws.
Customized reporting and certification
Following an election, we provide thorough and transparent reporting with detailed breakdowns of the voting results, including capturing multiple ballots with customized voter eligibility requirements.
MNP Partners
Kris Kornelsen CPA, CA, CIA, CISA, CRMA
Partner
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