# Key dates & notes
## Applications
**09 September** - The application process opens (application forms [here](/overview/readme/key-guides-and-faqs/how-to-apply-for-a-seat-in-the-intersect-elections.md#application-forms))
**27 September at 12.00 pm UTC**- The application process closes
## Voting
**30 September at 12.00 pm UTC -** Members must hold Individual or Enterprise Membership by this date to be eligible to vote in all elections
**4 October at 10.00 am UTC-** Voting opens for all members through the members area
**20 October at 10.00 am UTC**- Voting closes (note this has been extended to incorporate the USA AMM event)
**Cardano Foundation Summit -** Successful candidates will be confirmed and announced
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Please note the voting window has been extended till the 20th Oct
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## Key Notes
Individual and Enterprise members **are** able to:
* Apply for a seat on a committee
* Apply to join Intersect's governing board
* Vote in committee elections
* Vote on governing board composition
* Vote in any other the Annual Members Meeting votes
Associates of Intersect **are not** able to apply to be part of a committee or participate in voting (to comply with Wyoming state regulations as specified in our bylaws).
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