Guidance for Local Returning Officers administering a Police and Crime Commissioner election in England and Wales Share on Email Print this page Print full guidance You are in the Verification and Count section Guidance for Local Returning Officers administering a Police and Crime Commissioner election in England and Wales Verification and Count Resources for Local Returning Officers - Verification and Count Checklist of items the Presiding Officer should hand in at verification venue (or collection point) Checklist when dealing with ballot box variances (DOCX) Doubtful ballot paper booklet - standalone Police and Crime Commissioner election (PDF) Doubtful ballot paper placemat - Police and Crime Commissioner election (PDF) Example checklist of materials required at the verification and count (DOCX) Observer access restrictions log (DOCX) Secrecy requirements - the count - standalone Police and Crime Commissioner election (DOCX) Tips on managing the media at the count (DOC) Last updated: 26 April 2024 Book traversal links for Resources for Local Returning Officers - Verification and Count Declaring the local totals After the election