House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Electoral Commission – Performance Standards for Returning Officers and Electoral Registration Officers
07 December 2022 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Proposed by Lee Rowley Con North East Derbyshire
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At a glance
Key points
- Electoral Commission updated performance standards for Electoral Registration Officers and established new standards for Returning Officers.
- The minister welcomes the updates as they align with current legislative requirements.
- Copies of the performance standards will be available in each House's library and online.
Issue summary
This statement addresses the laying before Parliament of updated performance standards for Electoral Registration Officers and new standards for Returning Officers as established by the Electoral Commission.
Action requested
The minister welcomes the updates to performance standards, which reflect current legislative requirements and support the delivery of well-run electoral services. A copy of the performance standards will be deposited in each House's library and can also be viewed online.
Key facts
- The new performance standards are for Returning Officers.
- Updated performance standards are for Electoral Registration Officers.
- These updates reflect changes made by the Elections Act 2022.
- A copy of the performance standards will be deposited in each House's library.