PART 2

Constituency Returning Officers

Maximum total recoverable amount
3
1
For the purposes of article 18(2)(a) of the 2015 Order, the maximum total amount that a constituency returning officer may recover is the amount specified in paragraph (2).
2
In relation to a constituency returning officer appointed by a local authority listed in column 1 of the table in the schedule, the maximum amount is—
a
where the poll at a Scottish parliamentary election is contested, the amount listed opposite that local authority in column 4 of the table, or
b
where the election is uncontested, £3,000.

Maximum recoverable amount for specified services
4
1
For the purposes of article 18(2)(c) of the 2015 Order, the maximum amount that a constituency returning officer may recover, for the services specified in paragraph (3), is the amount specified in paragraph (2).
2
In relation to a constituency returning officer appointed by a local authority listed in column 1 of the table in the schedule, the maximum amount is—
a
where the poll at a Scottish parliamentary election is contested, the amount listed opposite that local authority in column 2 of the table, or
b
where the election is uncontested, £900.
3
The specified services are—
a
conducting the election,
b
discharging the constituency returning officer's duties at the election, and
c
making arrangements for the election.

Maximum recoverable amount for specified expenses
5
1
For the purposes of article 18(2)(c) of the 2015 Order, the maximum amount that a constituency returning officer may recover, for the expenses specified in paragraph (3), is the amount specified in paragraph (2).
2
In relation to a constituency returning officer appointed by a local authority listed in column 1 of the table in the schedule, the maximum amount is—
a
where the poll at a Scottish parliamentary election is contested, the amount listed opposite that local authority in column 3 of the table, or
b
where the election is uncontested, £2,100.
3
The specified expenses are—
a
the appointment and payment of persons to assist the constituency returning officer,
b
travel and overnight subsistence for the constituency returning officer and any person appointed to assist the constituency returning officer,
c
the costs of the nomination process,
d
printing or otherwise producing the ballot papers,
e
printing, producing or purchasing postal vote stationery,
f
printing (or otherwise producing) and arranging for the delivery of poll cards,
g
printing or otherwise producing and, where appropriate, publishing notices and any other documents required by any enactment for or in connection with the election,
h
renting, heating, lighting, cleaning, adapting, or restoring any building or room,
i
providing and transporting equipment,
j
providing information and communications technology equipment and software and associated costs,
k
providing security, including any necessary secure storage of ballot boxes, ballot papers and verification documents,
l
conducting the verification and the count,
m
providing and receiving training, and
n
providing stationery and meeting postage, telephone, printing, translation and banking costs and the costs of other miscellaneous items for or in connection with the election.
Reg. 3 in force at 6.4.2021, see reg. 1
Reg. 4 in force at 6.4.2021, see reg. 1
Reg. 5 in force at 6.4.2021, see reg. 1