Guidance for Local Returning Officers administering a Police and Crime Commissioner election in England and Wales

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Postal, Polling and Counting Agents

Candidates, or their election agent, can appoint agents to observe the opening of postal votes, the conduct of the poll at polling stations and the verification and count of votes.1

You are responsible for receiving the notifications of appointment of these agents and must ensure that all appointed agents are given a copy of the relevant secrecy requirements for the opening of postal votes, the poll and the count.2  

Last updated: 17 April 2024