Guidance for Candidates and Agents at Scottish Parliament elections

There are no particular qualifications needed to be an election agent and you can be your own agent if you wish.

However, the following people are not allowed to be election agents: 

• the CRO, RRO, or a member of their staff (including any clerks appointed specifically for the election)1   
• a depute or clerk of the CRO, RRO, or a member of their staff2  
• a business partner or clerk of any of the above3  
• anyone not entitled to vote at the election as a result of the report of an election court or a conviction for a corrupt or illegal practice under the Representation of the People Act 19834

If you are standing as a party candidate, your party may also have specific rules about who you can appoint as an election agent.