Electoral Registration Officer

In the United Kingdom, an Electoral Registration Officer is a person who has the statutory duty to compile and maintain the electoral roll^[1] (which includes conducting the annual canvass^[2]). Any expenses incurred by an Electoral Registration Officer in the performance of his/her functions are paid by the local authority which made the appointment,^[3] except in Northern Ireland, where the Chief Electoral Officer's expenses are covered by the Northern Ireland Office.^[4]

Appointment

England

In England, every district council is required to appoint an officer of the council to be the Electoral Registration Officer.^[5] In the City of London, the Court of Common Council must appoint an officer as the Electoral Registration Officer.^[6]

Northern Ireland

In Northern Ireland, the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland (led by the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland) is responsible for electoral registration.

Scotland

In Scotland, every local authority is required to appoint an officer of that council or an adjoining council or jointly appoint an officer in conjunction with other local authorities as the Electoral Registration Officer.^[7]

Wales

In Wales, every county borough council is required to appoint an officer of the council to be the Electoral Registration Officer.^[8]

See also

• Elections in the United Kingdom

References

1. Representation of the People Act 1983, Section 9
2. Representation of the People Act 1983, Section 10(1)
3. Representation of the People Act 1983, Section 54
4. Roles and Responsibilities | Electoral Office for Northern Ireland
5. Representation of the People Act 1983, Section 8(2)(a)
6. Representation of the People Act 1983, Section 8(2)(b)
7. Representation of the People Act 1983, Section 8(3)
8. Representation of the People Act 1983, Section 8(2A)