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Part A: MAXIMUM RECOVERABLE AMOUNTS FOR SERVICES OF RETURNING OFFICER

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(1)

This paragraph makes provision for a returning officer’s services in conducting the election and discharging his duties (except those specified in paragraph 2(1) of this Part) in connection therewith.

(2)

Subject to sub-paragraphs (3) to (5) below, the maximum recoverable amount for each constituency for the services specified in sub-paragraph (1) above is

£1,528.42.
(3)

For every 1,000 entries, or fraction thereof, in the register of electors for each constituency over 60,000 entries, the maximum recoverable amount is increased by

£5.93.
(4)

Where at a general election a returning officer is responsible for more than three constituencies, the maximum recoverable amount is reduced—

(a)

for each constituency exceeding three but not exceeding six, by

£241.03;
(b)

for each constituency exceeding six, by

£356.78.
(5)

For each constituency where there are combined polls for the conduct of which the returning officer is responsible, the maximum recoverable amount is increased by

£265.44.
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(1)

This paragraph makes provision for a returning officer’s services in connection with the issue and receipt of the ballot papers for persons entitled to vote by post.

(2)

Subject to sub-paragraph (3) below, the maximum recoverable amount for each constituency for the services specified in sub-paragraph (1) above is

£74.87.
(3)

Where the number of persons entitled to vote by post in any constituency exceeds 1,500, the maximum recoverable amount is increased for every 50 such persons, or fraction thereof, over 1,500 by an additional

£0.53.