Jurisdiction templates in ElectoSense
Jurisdiction templates pre-fill election governance settings — quorum thresholds, proxy rules, ballot type, notice requirements, inspector requirements, and certification deadlines — based on common rules for your region. They are applied per election on the Governance tab.
Where to select a template
- Open an election from Elections
- Go to the Governance tab
- Open Select jurisdiction template and choose a template
- Click Apply template, then review each section and click Save changes
You can also set a default jurisdiction for your organization in Settings → Organization using App Mode (HOA mode lets you pick Florida Condo, Florida HOA, California HOA, Texas HOA, Ontario Condo, or Nonprofit).
Available templates
| Template | Quorum | Proxies | Inspector | Min. notice | Compliance workflow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generic | Optional | Off by default | Optional | None | No |
| Florida Condo Election | 20% | Directed only | Optional | 14 days | Yes — full Ch. 718 workflow |
| Florida HOA | 30% | Directed only | Optional | 14 days | No |
| California HOA | 25% | Not allowed | Required | 30 days | No |
| Texas HOA | 20% | Directed + general | Optional | 10 days | No |
| Ontario Condo | 25% | Directed + general | Optional | 15 days | No |
| Nonprofit / Bylaws-driven | 50% | General only | Optional | 14 days | No |
What changes when you apply a template
- Governance defaults — quorum, ballot type (secret by default), proxy rules, notice channels, and certification settings are merged into the election
- Florida Condo only — activates the regulated Compliance tab with statutory deadline tracking (60/40/35-day rules, second-notice window, candidate intake)
- Ballot locking — secret-ballot elections mirror the governance Ballot Type setting
Regional resources on electosense.com
Each region also has a public overview page with context on local requirements:
- Florida HOA & condo electronic voting
- California HOA voting
- Texas HOA voting
- Ontario condo electronic voting
- How to run an HOA election
- HOA quorum calculator
Important limitations
Templates are starting points, not legal advice. Your declaration, bylaws, and state or provincial statute always control. Adjust any field on the Governance tab to match your governing documents, and consult your attorney or manager for final compliance decisions.