Polls
Participating in
polls and surveys
Polls gather member opinions on specific topics. Participation helps the association make informed decisions.
How to Respond to a Poll
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Find the pollActive polls appear on your dashboard with a countdown timer. Click Respond Now to open the response page.
2
Check the response typeThe poll page shows which response method is in use — the same five types as elections apply (Plurality, Majority, Approval, Ranked Choice, Cumulative). The instructions are shown inline.
3
Select your responseFollow the on-screen instructions for your response type. A counter shows how many options you have selected or how many points remain.
4
SubmitClick Submit Response. Responses are final and cannot be changed after submission.
5
Save your receiptYou are redirected to a Poll Response Receipt. Save the PRC-… code as proof of participation.
No Opinion
If the poll allows it, a No Opinion option appears. Selecting it lets you formally participate without choosing any option. Your response is recorded and counted as participation — it is the poll equivalent of Abstain in elections.
Your Poll Receipt
After every successful poll response, M-Board redirects you to a Poll Response Receipt page.
- Receipt Code — a unique PRC-… code. Save it privately as proof your response was recorded.
- Verification Code — an 8-character code for cross-checking against the audit log.
- Print / PDF / Share — action buttons on the receipt page let you save or share your receipt.
Polls vs Elections
| Feature | Election | Poll |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Electing candidates to positions | Gathering opinions on topics |
| Result | Binding governance decision | Advisory — informs decisions |
| Voting types | All 5 types supported | All 5 types supported |
| Anonymity | Always anonymous | Always anonymous |
| Once submitted | Final, cannot change | Final, cannot change |
| Opt-out option | Abstain (if enabled) | No Opinion (if enabled) |
| Receipt prefix | Receipt prefix RCP-… | Receipt prefix PRC-… |
| Results visible | When officially released by governing body | Immediately after responding or when released — depends on poll settings |