This section of the guidance covers the appointment of both the Constituency Returning Officer (CRO) and the Regional Returning Officer (RRO) as well as the roles and responsibilities of those appointed to these posts.
It also contains guidance on the consequences of the breach of official duty and the legislative powers available to us in certain circumstances.
Additionally, this section also contains guidance on the skills and knowledge that is expected to be required of CROs and RROs.
Finally, it provides a detailed list of the relevant legislation that the guidance has been written to reflect, and which a CRO and RRO should be familiar with.