Guidance for Candidates and Agents at Police and Crime Commissioner elections

Declaration of acceptance of office

If elected, your term of office as Police and Crime Commissioner will start on the seventh calendar day after polling day.

The declaration of acceptance of office must be made within two months from the day of election and may be signed immediately after the result of the election has been declared.

If you do not submit your declaration within two months, the post will be declared vacant and a by-election will be held.1
 

Last updated: 29 November 2023