Explanatory note

This Order revokes the Scottish Parliament (Returning Officers’ Charges) Order 2011 (“the 2011 Order”) which specifies the maximum amounts which are recoverable by regional and constituency returning officers for their services and expenses in connection with the conduct of elections for membership of the Scottish Parliament.

Article 2 provides for the revocation of the 2011 Order not to apply to elections which have a date of poll on or before 4th April 2016 (5th April 2016 being the earliest possible date of the next ordinary general election to the Scottish Parliament after the making of this Order). The maximum amounts which are recoverable by returning officers for elections with polls before then will continue to be governed by the 2011 Order.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sectors is foreseen.