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Performance standards

Overview

Performance standards for Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Returning Officers (ROs) were introduced following the Electoral Administration Act 2006 (EAA). Both sets of Officers report to us on how they have performed against these standards.

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Click here to use our web tool to view and compare local authorities' performance in administering elections and registration.

Latest news

Report on the cost of electoral administration in Great Britian

On 2 June we published a report on the cost of electoral administration in Great Britain (PDF).

The report provides details on cost of conducting elections and registration during 2007-8 and 2008-9.

Performance standards for Counting Officers

On the 17 May we launched our consultation on performance standards for Counting Officers in Great Britain. The consultation paper seeks views and comments on both the overall set of performance standards for Counting Officers and on the definition of individual standards.

    Performance of Electoral Registration Officers

    We have published our second analysis of the performance of Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) following the 2009 annual canvass of electors.

    Returning Officers' performance at 2009 elections