Run Budget & Fee Approval Votes Online

A budget approval vote is a formal member vote to adopt an annual budget, a fee or dues increase, or a special assessment. Your bylaws or governing documents say which financial decisions need member approval and what majority passes them. On ElectionChamp, each item gets its own approve or reject question with the figures shown on the ballot.

Yes. Each budget item is a separate ballot question with its own approve/reject/abstain vote. A member can approve the operating budget, reject the special assessment, and abstain on the reserve fund increase, all on the same ballot. Results are calculated independently for each item.

You can set up a ballot question with multiple options instead of a simple yes/no. For example: "Option A: Repair roof ($45,000 special assessment, $250/unit)" vs. "Option B: Replace roof ($120,000 special assessment, $667/unit)" vs. "Option C: Defer to 2026." Members pick their preferred option, and the winning choice is determined by vote count.

Absolutely. This is extremely common, especially for annual meetings. Put your board election, budget approval, bylaw amendments, and any other business on a single ballot. Each item uses its own voting method and produces its own results. Members complete everything in one session.

Yes, and every ElectionChamp ballot is anonymous. It ensures members vote based on their actual financial concerns rather than social pressure. For board-level budget votes where you need each director's position in the minutes, take a recorded vote in your meeting instead.

If a budget vote fails, you have a clear, documented result showing the exact margin and participation numbers. Most organizations revise the proposal and hold a second vote. You can create a new election on ElectionChamp as many times as needed. Each vote is independent and creates its own documentation.

ElectionChamp's online voting model effectively replaces the need for proxies. Instead of collecting proxy forms and having someone vote on behalf of absent members, every member votes directly from their own device during the voting window. This produces more accurate results: members make their own choices rather than delegating to a proxy holder.

ElectionChamp provides encrypted, authenticated voting with a timestamped audit trail, which is far more robust than a show of hands or an email vote. Specific legal requirements vary by state, organization type and governing documents, so check with your legal counsel for your situation.