Electoral Registration Officer
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In the United Kingdom
, an Electoral Registration Officer is a person who has the statutory duty to compile and maintain the electoral roll (which includes conducting the annual canvass). Any expenses incurred by an Electoral Registration Officer in the performance of his/her functions are paid by the local authority which made the appointment, except in Northern Ireland
, where the Chief Electoral Officer
's expenses are covered by the Northern Ireland Office
.
, every district council is required to appoint an officer of the council to be the Electoral Registration Officer. In the City of London
, the Court of Common Council must appoint an officer as the Electoral Registration Officer.
, the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland
(led by the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland
) is responsible for electoral registration.
, every local authority is required to appoint an officer of that council or an adjoining council or jointly appoint an officer in conjunction with other local authorities as the Electoral Registration Officer.
, every county borough council is required to appoint an officer of the council to be the Electoral Registration Officer.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, an Electoral Registration Officer is a person who has the statutory duty to compile and maintain the electoral roll (which includes conducting the annual canvass). Any expenses incurred by an Electoral Registration Officer in the performance of his/her functions are paid by the local authority which made the appointment, except in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
, where the Chief Electoral Officer
Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland
The Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland is the returning officer and electoral registration officer for all elections in Northern Ireland and is in charge of the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland...
's expenses are covered by the Northern Ireland Office
Northern Ireland Office
The Northern Ireland Office is a United Kingdom government department responsible for Northern Ireland affairs. The NIO is led by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, and is based in Northern Ireland at Stormont House.-Role:...
.
England
In EnglandEngland
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, every district council is required to appoint an officer of the council to be the Electoral Registration Officer. In the City of London
City of London
The City of London is a small area within Greater London, England. It is the historic core of London around which the modern conurbation grew and has held city status since time immemorial. The City’s boundaries have remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, and it is now only a tiny part of...
, the Court of Common Council must appoint an officer as the Electoral Registration Officer.
Northern Ireland
In Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
, the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland
Electoral Office for Northern Ireland
The Electoral Office for Northern Ireland is an independent, non-partisan body which assists the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland in running elections and compiling the electoral register....
(led by the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland
Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland
The Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland is the returning officer and electoral registration officer for all elections in Northern Ireland and is in charge of the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland...
) is responsible for electoral registration.
Scotland
In ScotlandScotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
, every local authority is required to appoint an officer of that council or an adjoining council or jointly appoint an officer in conjunction with other local authorities as the Electoral Registration Officer.
Wales
In WalesWales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
, every county borough council is required to appoint an officer of the council to be the Electoral Registration Officer.