In the UK, there is a professional network, the Association of Election Administrators (AEA), to which all senior electoral administrators (returning officers) belong. The AEA conducts regular training and education for electoral administrators, acts to safeguard their interests, and serves as a network of resources and expertise for its members. It offers professional qualification courses, which are mandatory for appointment to electoral related positions in UK local authorities (EMBs).

In the United States, the National Association of State Election Directors and the National Association of Secretaries of State serve as useful forums for electoral managers to exchange views and improve their capacities and performance. The International Association of Clerks, Recorders, Election Officials and Treasurers (IACREOT) holds regular electoral professional development courses for its members, and annual trade shows for electoral related equipment and supplies. The National Association of Clerks and County Recorders (NACRC), the Election Center, and the National Association of Counties also organize events for local election officials.

In Australia, the Electoral Council of Australia, a consultative forum comprising the national and state electoral commissioners and chief electoral Officers, meets regularly. Its main objectives are to ensure the quality of the electoral registers for all elections in Australia and to improve Australian electoral administration in general. The Association of Bosnian Election Officials (AEOBIH) consists of electoral officials from the three entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina and holds conferences, seminars, and other consultations to promote democratic, open, and transparent elections.