Follow the instructions for Adding a Survey.
When you check the Configure as Election option, you will see a warning message that this setting cannot be changed once you save the dialog. The following settings are configured automatically:
- Availability is set to “Members Only” and cannot be changed.
- Close Method is set to “End Date” and cannot be changed. However, the actual End Date can be changed if you need to extend the survey’s availability.
- Allow Anonymous Responses is to set to “Required” and cannot be changed.
- Allow members to vote multiple times is set to “No” and cannot be changed. Only one vote per member!
These settings are designed to protect the integrity and privacy of an election vote. All votes will be recorded as anonymous and there is no way for an administrator to determine who voted and how they voted.