Your role and responsibilities as Electoral Registration Officer
As Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) you are responsible for compiling and maintaining the register of electors.
This guidance covers the appointment of EROs, your duties to conduct an annual canvass and to maintain the register throughout the year, and the resources required to support you in your duties.
How are Electoral Registration Officers appointed?
In order to be able to vote in elections in Scotland, a person’s name must be included in a register of electors. As ERO you are responsible for compiling the register of electors.
The local authority, or a combination of local authorities must appoint an officer of that council or an officer of an adjoining council to be the ERO.
The ERO is typically the local Assessor, and should undertake relevant training to ensure they have, and maintain, the skills required for the role.