Combined Authority and Combined County Authority Returning Officer
This section of the guidance covers the appointment of the Combined Authority Returning Officer (CARO) and Combined County Authority Returning Officer (CCARO) as well as the roles and responsibilities for those appointed to this post. It provides a detailed list of the relevant legislation that the guidance has been written to reflect, and which a CARO/CCARO should be familiar with.
It also contains guidance on the consequences of the breach of official duty and the legislative powers available to the CARO/CCARO to use in certain circumstances.
Finally, this section also contains guidance on the skills and knowledge that is expected to be required of a CARO/CCARO.