Using social media to improve participation in an election

Using social media to improve participation in an election

Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google+. The list of social media sites is growing, so how are membership organisations using social media to improve participation in an election? These days social media channels cannot be ignored as a weapon in your election...
Transparency in co-operative elections

Transparency in co-operative elections

The transparency of an election is crucial to its credibility, especially when it comes to co-operatives. By their very nature a co-operative is close to its members’ hearts, as they work together towards a common goal.  Confidence in the process and organiser is...
What Is the Difference Between an Election and A Referendum?

What Is the Difference Between an Election and A Referendum?

Election and Referendum, how many times do you hear these words but do you know the difference? These are two terms that are often taken in the same sense. However, there is a difference between the two. What are Elections? This is a formal decision making process by...
5 Common Election Pitfalls.

5 Common Election Pitfalls.

Running an election can be a complex process, there are potential election pitfalls that may determine the success or failure of voter turnout in any non-statutory democratic process, be it in the NHS, housing sector, educational establishments or professional...
Democracy Dos and Don’ts For Those Involved In a Retail BID

Democracy Dos and Don’ts For Those Involved In a Retail BID

Ballots that determine the go-ahead (or not) of Business Improvement Districts are very important to the economic future of towns across the country.  Therefore, the ballot decision mustn’t be contentious in any way. For a ballot decision to be upheld without...

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