electronic proxies

I understand this was discussed back in 2012, however, in light of legislation in va that allows electronic transmission of documents including proxies in the poa act and not for profit law, I would like to hear from Virginians who have utilized this means for proxy voting. how has it worked out for your association? how does the proxy holder know they have been named a proxy? how is it known who actually filled out and sent the proxy, since a family member or roomie could access a member's email? when is the proxy checked to be certain the person sending it and the proxy holder are eligible to vote? what method is used for the signature requirement? Any info would be very helpful.

thank you for the response. you are always helpful. again, how does the person named as the proxy holder know they have been named? what if the vote is for elections or other important matters like budget(our membership approves the budget) or amendments? the number of votes for or against on the proxies would be known before the meeting. yes, I am familiar with the law on proxies.

while this seems convenient I see some concerns.

Would love to hear more from who use this method and how it was implemented.

I believe an association can set up an Electronic Proxy Voting site. Do a Google search.

I do not see why one could not submit an electronic proxy and name someone attending the meeting as their proxy holder. Many name the BOD as the proxy holder.

Of course any BOD in power wanting to remain in power will fight any type proxy especially if they know the votes will go against them.

If anyone has been named as the proxy holder ... they most likely have been asked to be the proxy holder by someone who could not attend the meeting OR another neighbor who has an issue with what is to be voted on has solicited proxies from their various neighbors. Generally the proxy holder will know and is the individual submitting the proxy prior to the meeting.

It does not matter what the vote is for ... whoever holds the proxy can cast the vote for any member they have a proxy to exercise.

When you state the number of votes for or against on the proxies would be known before the meeting ... I believe you are confusing Proxies with Absentee Ballots. However, in most instances Absentee Ballots should not be opened or counted until the meeting for which they are to be cast. Then the number of votes for or against are not known until same time as others are also casting their own ballots.

What do you men by designated? Do you mean Directed?

Nope.

of course