
Frequently asked questions
In 2015, Florida Legislature added the ability for HOA associations to conduct elections
and other official business by electronic voting through an internet-based online system, as stated
in F.S. 720.317. On September 26, 2024, the Palisades Board of Directors passed a resolution to
incorporate electronic voting to conduct voting whether for an election or other business
requiring a vote of the membership.
The electronic system will be provided through ElectionBuddy. The system will provide a
method to authenticate a property owner’s identity while ensuring the integrity and secrecy of
each ballot. It will also authenticate the validity of each vote to certify that it was not altered in
transit. For the elections of the Board of Directors, the system will permanently separate any
identifying information thus rendering it impossible to tie a ballot to a specific owner.
ElectionBuddy has a system that is compatible with all devises with a web browser. This
includes iPhones, iPads, Android devices, PC computers, Mac computer, etc. In order to avoid
technical difficulties, a method to confirm that the unit owner’s electronic device can
successfully communicate with the online voting system will be available prior to the voting
deadline.
It is very important that each homeowner has a designated email address on file in order to
receive relevant electronic material(s) in a timely manner. The consent form and revocation form
are available on the http://palisadesclermont.org/ website. If your email address changes, please
submit a new consent form to the Association along with any new contact information regarding
your homeowner account.
Of course, enrolling in electronic voting is not mandatory and if you choose to participate and
change your mind, you may revoke your consent. Please note the time requirements for proper
submission of the revocation of consent form so that your desired method of voting is in place
before a voting procedure.
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