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How Committee Elections Work in Plinth (Step by Step)

Updated 2026-06-09

How do committee elections work in Plinth?

Plinth runs elections in enforced phases: draft → announced → nominations open → scrutiny → voting → results declared. No phase can be skipped.

Phase 1: Admin creates the election

Define posts (President, Secretary, etc.), set dates for each phase, configure eligibility rules and required credentials, and pick seat mode for multi-seat posts (exact N or up to N). Optionally assign an Election Officer.

Phase 2: Nominations

Flat owners self-nominate for posts. Endorsers may be required. Nominations close automatically on schedule.

Phase 3: Scrutiny

Admin or Election Officer reviews each nomination — approve, reject with reason, or mark under review. Objections can be filed and resolved.

Phase 4: Voting

Secret ballot opens on schedule. Each flat casts one ballot across all contested posts. Uncontested posts are declared without a vote.

Phase 5: Results

After voting closes, results are computed server-side using plurality tally rules, with tie detection at the seat boundary. Formal declaration is logged and a report is available for download.

Detailed guides: Admin setup · Election Officer · Resident guide.