Voting by Email
Digital ComplianceDigital
📋 Description
"Voting by email is NOT permitted at condominium meetings, even with prior authorization recorded in the minutes. Law No. 8/2022 only provides for participation by videoconference with real-time voting on the platform, or by proxy (physical or qualified electronic)."
Legal Reference
Artigo 1432.º-A do Código Civil (introduzido pela Lei n.º 8/2022); Artigo 1431.º do Código Civil (procuração)
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Digital Requirements
Validade
INVALID as a general rule
Excecoes Limitadas
- • Written power of attorney with signature certified in person by a notary or lawyer, sent by email as a scanned copy (the original must be delivered subsequently).
- • Electronic power of attorney with Qualified Electronic Signature (QES), pursuant to article 1431.º no. 4 CC.
- • Early voting EXCLUSIVELY in cases of duly proven force majeure (e.g., hospital admission), by express resolution of the assembly and with strict safeguards (signature recognition, digitally sealed envelope, etc.) — a practice not recommended without prior legal advice.
Recomendacao
DO NOT use email for voting. Choose: 1) In-person participation; 2) Videoconference with an integrated voting system on the platform; 3) Physical power of attorney with recognized signature; 4) Electronic power of attorney with QES.
Legal Notice
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