> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://kb.manage.management/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Voting & Resolutions

> How to create and manage building votes and polls

## Digital Voting

Voting in Manage.Management lets you collect formal decisions from residents with an auditable record. It works alongside meetings and announcements as part of building governance.

## Vote types

| Type                  | Use case                                                   |
| --------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Simple poll**       | Quick decisions with a simple majority                     |
| **Formal resolution** | Binding decisions requiring quorum and specific majorities |
| **Consultation**      | Gather views before making a final decision                |
| **Date poll**         | Agree the best meeting date across multiple options        |

## Creating a vote

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Voting">
    Navigate to **Voting** from the sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a new vote">
    Click **New Vote** and choose the vote type.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write the question">
    Be specific and unambiguous. "Do you approve the 2025/26 service charge budget of £45,000?" is clearer than "Approve budget?"
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set options and rules">
    Define the response options, quorum requirements, and deadline.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Attach documents">
    Link budgets, quotes, or meeting minutes that residents need to review before voting.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select voters">
    Choose who can vote — all residents, leaseholders only, or a specific subset.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Publish">
    The vote appears on residents' dashboards and in their Voting area.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Monitoring votes

The voting workspace shows:

* Participation rate (how many have voted vs. total invited)
* Current results (if configured to show before close)
* Time remaining until deadline
* Who has not yet voted (for follow-up)

## Closing and results

When the vote closes or quorum is reached:

1. Results are calculated automatically
2. The outcome is recorded with the vote record
3. You can announce the result via the Announcements area
4. Formal resolutions are stored for future reference

## Tips

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Set a clear deadline" icon="clock">
    Open-ended votes tend to lose momentum — give a specific date
  </Card>

  <Card title="Attach context" icon="paperclip">
    Residents vote more confidently when they see the budget, quote, or proposal
  </Card>

  <Card title="Follow up non-voters" icon="message-circle">
    Send a reminder before the deadline to improve turnout
  </Card>

  <Card title="Match vote type to importance" icon="scale">
    Use Formal Resolution for service charge changes and Simple Poll for minor matters
  </Card>
</CardGroup>