Commission’s general functions Commission’s general functions

United Kingdom

1. 5Reports on elections, referendums etc.
2. 5AFurther provision about reports on Welsh elections
3. 6Reviews of electoral and political matters.
4. 6ZAReviews of electoral and political matters: devolved Scottish elections
5. 6ZAReviews of devolved electoral matters in Wales
6. 6AAttendance of representatives of Commission at elections etc.
7. 6BObservation of working practices by representatives of Commission
8. 6CAccredited observers: individuals
9. 6DAccredited observers: organisations
10. 6EAttendance and conduct of observers
11. 6FCode of practice on attendance of observers at elections etc.
12. 6GCode of practice on attendance of observers at Scottish Parliamentary elections and local government elections in Scotland
13. 6GCode of practice on attendance of observers at devolved elections in Wales
14. 6HCode of practice on expenditure of candidates at Scottish parliamentary elections
15. 7Commission to be consulted on changes to electoral law.
16. 8Powers with respect to elections exercisable only on Commission recommendation.
17. 9Involvement of Commission in changes in electoral procedures.
18. 9ASetting of performance standards
19. 9AAPerformance standards for devolved elections and referendums in Wales
20. 9AASetting performance standards: devolved Scottish elections
21. 9BReturns and reports on performance standards
22. 9CProvision of information about expenditure on elections etc.
23. 10Giving of advice and assistance.
24. 11Broadcasters to have regard to Commission’s views on party political broadcasts.
25. 12Policy development grants.
26. 13Education about electoral and democratic systems.
27. 13AReimbursement of costs by Scottish Ministers etc.