Civic

Voting management application

Every vote raises the same questions: who has voted, is the count right, can we prove it? Paper forms and email threads can't answer them. The Decision Management Application built on ELWIS can — secure voting, live participation tracking and analytics with a full audit trail.

Voting management system app interface

The problem

The problem: decisions without transparency

Decision-making requires accuracy, transparency and trust. Yet many organizations still collect opinions manually — with limited visibility into participation, time-consuming vote counting, no centralized records or audit history, and security concerns around sensitive decisions. For administrators it is complex; for participants, disconnected and unclear.

01

Who has voted and who has not?

02

Can participants trust the count?

03

What do the results actually tell us?

04

How long does manual counting take?

Six requirements shaped the build

Flexible voting scenarios

Create and manage different voting scenarios.

Simple participation

A simple, accessible experience for participants.

Secure & transparent

Enable secure and transparent voting.

Trend analysis

Analyze participation and decision trends.

Real-time results

Track results in real time.

Evaluation reports

Generate reports for further evaluation.

Key features

Built to bring clarity and control to daily workflows

The capabilities that replaced paper forms, manual counting and disconnected survey tools.

VOTING

Secure voting and decision processes

Create elections, polls, surveys and internal votes. Configure voting options per scenario while keeping one consistent, structured workflow. This flexibility allows the same platform to support different organizational scenarios.

Owners meeting vote screen showing the participant's voting share alongside the agenda items open for decision

ANALYTICS

Analytics and reporting

Beyond collecting votes, reporting turns results into understanding — participation levels, voting trends, response patterns and decision outcomes, all backing better-informed decisions with real data.

A closed and approved agenda item with its results charted by shares and by people

EXPERIENCE

User-friendly participation

Participation is designed to be simple and accessible. Participants access voting activities easily, submit responses securely, and stay informed through notifications and updates — from whatever device they prefer. A responsive design keeps the experience smooth on desktop and mobile alike.

Participant choosing how to take part in a vote: in person, online, blank proxy or proxy with instructions

COMMUNICATION

Notifications and communication

Communication runs automatically through the whole decision process. Reminders before the vote, announcements during it, results after — all through integrated channels, so participants stay engaged and informed without anyone chasing them manually.

Phone showing the mobile dashboard with an upcoming owners meeting reminder and live participation counts

TRANSPARENCY

Real-time tracking and transparency

Live visibility into progress and results, with detailed records and timestamps that support audit requirements. Administrators can monitor participation, track decision status, and access updated information as responses are collected.

An open agenda item with live result charts and a per-person record of how each vote was castMeeting dashboard with participant and share totals and one participant's record open beside it

The solution

A purpose-built decision platform, built on Elwis

Every build starts the same way: map how the team actually works, then model it in ELWIS — custom development blended with a powerful no-code layer.

Page Builder

Compose screens and workflows visually — with role-based views for administrators and participants.

Configurable Type System

Artifact types, link types and attributes model decisions, participants, voting options, responses and results.

Client-owned governance

The client creates and edits artifacts, artifact types and attributes directly — without relying on developers.

Before / After

Old workflow vs the ELWIS-powered solution

Structure, security and transparency across the entire decision lifecycle.

Area

Before

After ELWIS

Voting Management

Voting processes were managed through emails, spreadsheets, and disconnected survey tools.

Secure voting processes are created and managed through one centralized platform.

Participation & Transparency

Limited visibility into participation, responses, and decision progress.

Real-time tracking provides transparency into participation and voting results.

Decision Administration

Manual vote counting, follow-ups, and reporting required significant administrative effort.

Automated workflows simplify decision management, communication, and reporting.

Analytics & Insights

Results were difficult to analyze and stored across multiple sources.

Built-in analytics provide insights into trends, participation, and decision outcomes.

How it works

How a typical workflow runs

The application guides users through the complete decision lifecycle — better control and visibility at every stage.

1

Create the process

A voting process, survey or decision activity.

2

Define participants

Participants and their voting options.

3

Launch

The decision process goes live.

4

Collect responses

In real time, securely, on any device.

5

Analyze results

Results and participation data.

6

Share outcomes

Reports generated and shared.

Implementation and impact

Delivered, secured and measured

The Decision Management Application was delivered in phases, starting with secure voting workflows and participant management, followed by real-time tracking, notifications, reporting, and analytics. The platform was rolled out gradually, enabling organizations to replace manual decision processes with a flexible digital solution.

100%

Voting processes digitized

80%

Manual reporting effort reduced

50%

Faster decision cycles

70%

Time saved on administration

Security & access control

✓

Flexible Deployment Options

Supports secure authentication options and deployment models based on organizational requirements.

✓

Role-Based Access Control

Administrators define permissions and ensure users access only relevant voting processes and information.

✓

Audit Trails & Tracking

Complete activity tracking provides visibility into votes, changes, and decision history.

✓

Secure Decision Processes

Protected voting workflows help maintain confidentiality, integrity, and trust throughout the decision lifecycle.

Implementation preview

“

As a tenant, I appreciate how simple and convenient the voting process has become. I can access decisions, cast my vote, and see the relevant information without having to deal with emails or paperwork. It makes participating in decisions much easier and gives me confidence that everyone has a clear and fair way to have their voice heard.

Anonym - Tenant / Voting Participant

Conclusion

What this project proved

Built on ELWIS's configurable Type System, the platform adapts to new decision-making scenarios as organizational needs evolve.

PLANNED NEXT

AI-based decision insights

Enterprise integrations

Additional authentication

Automated approvals

01

Faster decision processes

Less manual administration, quicker collection.

02

Increased transparency

Live tracking and detailed records build trust.

03

Better collaboration

One shared platform for admins and participants.

04

Data-driven decisions

Analytics reveal outcomes and trends.

05

Flexible and scalable platform

From small internal surveys to larger voting initiatives — one solution adapts.

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