You should put in place deputy arrangements in case you are unable to act personally as LRO. You may appoint deputies to discharge all or any of your duties1
and this can be for a limited time period or until further notice.
Any appointed deputies should have the skills and knowledge required to carry out the functions they have been assigned such as managing the postal vote process or adjudication of doubtful ballot papers.
You must confirm any appointments in writing and include details of the functions that the deputy is authorised to exercise on your behalf.2
The acceptance should also be made in writing.
A Deputy LRO is liable, in the same way as the LRO for a breach of official duty.3
1. Regulation 5, Police and Crime Commissioner Elections (Functions of Returning Officers) Regulations 2012 ↩ Back to content at footnote 1
2. Regulation 5, Police and Crime Commissioner Elections (Functions of Returning Officers) Regulations 2012 ↩ Back to content at footnote 2