User Manual: How to cast your votes using the GA Voting App

This user guide will walk you through each step of the process of voting on the motions during the FSC General Assembly, from where to find and download the app, to how to cast and view your votes. 

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Voting on motions

Voting on the motions during the GA

The voting exercise will take place via the FSC Voting App, whether you are joining in person or virtually. You can access the app on your laptop, tablet, or mobile phone.
 

Download the app and log in
Vote using a computer
Vote using a mobile or tablet

How to get the app and log in

The app will be accessible in 3 ways: 1) web/browser app, 2) Android app and 3) iOS app. Members can log in with their Members’ Portal/Connect credentials or access it with their registered email address.

Please, check the steps below to find your preferred application and log-in method.

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Get the app

Access the web application or download it on your mobile or tablet

WEB APPLICATION ANDROID AND IOS
Check your inbox for the invitation email we sent and click on the button “Go to the Voting App” 

Scan the following QR-Code and select your app store

GSC GA Voting app QR code

 

If you are unable to scan the QR code, please see below:

Or open your preferred browser and go to: poll.fsc.org

On your tablet or mobile device, open the app store of your choice, search for “FSC GA Voting app” and click on the icon to access   the app. 

app download
You can also use Google and search for “FSC GA Voting app” Click on “Install” to download the app.  

 

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02

Log in

Using your user credentials:

To log in, click on the “Sign in” button and use your Members’ Portal/FSC Connect user credentials*.

GA voting app sign in

*If you don’t have or can't remember your credentials, please keep reading and follow the next steps.

 

Via email and verification code:

Enter your email and click on “Send verification code”.

GA voting app send code

 

Go to your inbox and/or spam folder and locate the email. Use the 4-digit code* included in the email, enter it on the app and click “Sign in”.

* Please note that the verification code is only valid for 24 hours.

GA voting app code

 

If you didn’t receive the email or are having issues verifying your account, please contact us at connect@fsc.org.

How to cast your votes using the web app

Open your preferred browser and go to poll.fsc.org

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Access the e-ballot

After logging in, you will reach the GA Voting app home screen. Go ahead and click on “Get started”.

 GA voting app start 

 

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02

See open motions

To see the list of the motions that are open for voting, click on “Open Motions” on the upper left side. The list of open motions will unfold.

GA voting app open motions

 

You can also filter the closed and pending motions by clicking on the respective menu to unfold the list or search for a specific motion by name or number.

GA voting app filters

GA voting app serach

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03

Cast your vote

Each motion will be voted individually and only motions that are currently open to voting will display the voting options. To cast your vote, click on the desired motion* (on the open motions list on the left side), select “Yes”, “No”, or “Abstain” and click on “Submit”.

GA voting app vote

*You can find the information on the motion by clicking “Read more”. The details and description will expand. To close it please, click “Read less”.

GA voting app details

 

You can only submit your vote once. A pop-up window will appear to confirm your vote. Click on “Yes” to continue or on “Cancel” to get back and review or change your vote.

GA voting app vote confirmation

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Vote as Proxy

The votes available for you as a Proxy will appear below your votes. Please follow the same steps to cast your vote as a Proxy.

GA voting app Proxy vote

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05

Voted motions and acknowledgement

You can view the list of motions you have already voted on by clicking on “My Votes”.

If you wish to receive an acknowledgement and summary of your votes on your email, please click “Send Acknowledgement Email” in the upper right corner. 

GA voting app my votes

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06

Change the settings

To change the language settings or view the data in your profile, click the gear icon in the bottom left corner.

GA voting app settings

 

You can view your profile data.

GA voting app settings

 

And change the language settings (available languages are English and Spanish)

GA voting app language

 

How to cast your votes using the mobile app

Download the app from the App Store or Google Play and launch the app

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01

Access the e-ballot

After launching the app on your device and logging in, you will reach the GA Voting app home screen. Go ahead and click on “Voting”.   

GA voting app home

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02

See open motions

To see the list of the motions that are open for voting, click on “Open Motions” in the pop-up window and apply the filter.

GA voting app pop up filter

You can also filter the closed and pending motions by clicking on the respective option on the filter icon in the upper right corner or search for a specific motion by name or number.

GA voting app mobile filter

 

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03

Cast your vote

Each motion will be voted individually and only motions that are currently open to voting will display the voting options. To cast your vote, click on the desired motion*, select “Yes”, “No”, or “Abstain” and click on “Submit”.

GA voting app vote mobile

*You can find the information on the motion by clicking “Read more”. The details and description will expand. To close it please, click “Read less”.

GA voting app details mobile

 

You can only submit your vote once. A pop-up window will appear to confirm your vote. Click on “Yes” to continue or on “Cancel” to get back and review or change your vote.

GA voting app vote confirmation mobile

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04

Vote as Proxy

The votes available for you as a Proxy will appear below your votes. Please follow the same steps to cast your vote as a Proxy.

GA voting app Proxy vote mobile

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05

Voted motions and acknowledgement

You can view the list of motions you have already voted on by going to “My Votes” on the home screen.

If you wish to receive an acknowledgement and summary of your votes on your email, please click the “Send” icon in the upper right corner.

 GA voting app my votes mobile

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06

Change the settings

To change the language settings or view the data in your profile, click the gear icon on the home screen.

GA voting app settings mobile

 

You can view your profile data.

GA voting app profile

And change the language settings (available languages are English and Spanish)

GA voting app language mobile