To choose a professional  Inspector of Elections:

 

#1 You hire professionals for everything else.

You wouldn’t think of asking a volunteer to do landscaping, perform the audit, or provide legal advice - why risk personal exposure by using a volunteer for your elections? 

#2 Why risk your election?

If your volunteers can’t make it the day of the meeting, accidentally do something wrong during the process, accidentally misplace an envelope, have an un-disclosed or even a perceived conflict of interest, or don’t know all the rules and  laws pertaining to elections,  you run the risk of not being able to properly complete your election process, or having it challenged.

#3 Professionals are Accountable.

When you hire professionals, you can hold them accountable for their performance, service levels, and results.  What happens when you are not satisfied with the performance of a volunteer?  Unlike other volunteer positions, once the Board selects the Inspector of Elections, they can’t easily change them.

 #4 Professionals are Insured.

Professional Election Inspectors carry their own workers compensation, errors and omissions, and general liability insurance.  Should a volunteer fall down at the meeting, be accosted by a disgruntled homeowner, or make a serious mistake, the Association will be the only one covering the cost.

#5 Professionals will be there for You.

Election Inspectors are required to maintain custody of the records for nine months, and allow inspection of the documents - they may also be required to appear in court.  What happens if the volunteer moves away?