The Electoral Management Board for Scotland (EMB) seeks to ensure that the interests of the voter are kept at the centre of all elections planning and administration. The EMB undertakes this by assisting ROs and EROs in relation to devolved Scottish elections through the promotion of best practice by providing information, advice or training.
The EMB Convener has the power to issue directions to ROs and to EROs in respect of Scottish Parliament elections. The Convener’s directions are issued following consultation with the Electoral Commission.
The directions or recommendations issued by the EMB Convener are available on their website and their aim is to achieve consistency in delivery across Scotland.
ROs and EROs must follow any directions issued by the EMB Convener. This guidance contains references to these directions on the relevant pages.