Returning Officers
Each council in Scotland must appoint a Returning Officer who is responsible for the organisation of elections within that council's area. Returning Officers and their staff will be pleased to assist with any specific questions you may have about election procedures in your area. Details of the Returning Officer and his/her staff can be found on your local authority website.
Electoral Registration
To vote you must be registered in the relevant electoral register. To find out more about electoral registration, including how to register, you should contact your local Electoral Registration Officer. Your local Electoral Registration Officer's contact details can be on the 
About My Vote website.
Guidance for Returning Officers for the General Election on May 6th 2010
The Ministry of Justice has produced guidance for Returning Officers to assist with the submission of claims for expenditure for running the elections in their area. The guidance and all associated forms are listed below.
- Returning Officer expenses guidance notes 2010
- Form A - Summary of Accounts
- Form B - Appointment of Deputies
- Form C - Bank Account Details
- Form D - Application for further advance
- Form E - Returning Officer's Services
- Form F - Polling Station Costs
- Form G - Postal Voting Costs
- Form H - Poll card costs
- Form I - Count costs
- Form J - Other costs
- Form K - Forfeited deposits
Guidance for Returning Officers and Election Office Staff
The Electoral Commission produces guidance to assist Voters; Candidates; Election Agents; Returning Officers and polling station staff to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively. Copies of this guidance can be found on the Electoral Commission's website.